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Morenci, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Fulton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,149 Population 1,014/sq mi density
$58,438 Median Income $25,911 per capita
$93,800 Home Value $168,461 Zillow
$732 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
419 Violent Crime/100K 885 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,438 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,800 home value, $732/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
419 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Morenci experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 32.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation769 ft (234 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density1,014/sq mi
Coordinates41.7227°N, 84.2168°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyFulton County County
Nearest AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 32.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.0 / 100
Community Resilience85.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 115 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 124 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 109 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 83 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 107 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 148 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 110 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 107 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 85 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 97 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 64 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 110 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 107 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 96 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 65 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 85 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

412 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 109 fatalities, 1,694 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 60 km 7
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 66 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 79 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 52 km 18
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 54 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 62 km 17
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 74 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 32 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 67 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 54 km 1
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 71 km 1
May 11, 1974 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 58 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 85 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Morenci has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").

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