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Muskegon, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ottawa County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
37,203
Population
2,631/sq mi density
$46,342
Median Income
$24,864 per capita
$121,800
Home Value
$179,435 Zillow
$927
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
828
Violent Crime/100K
3,478 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$46,342 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,800 home value, $927/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
828 violent crimes/100K (118% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Muskegon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 87.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 18.1 sq mi (46.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,631/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2265°N, 86.2572°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Ottawa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0441 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in |
Muskegon has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.4").