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New Era, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Oceana County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
453
Population
539/sq mi density
$81,500
Median Income
$36,530 per capita
$172,200
Home Value
$232,222 Zillow
$967
Median Rent
18.6% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,500 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,200 home value, $967/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
New Era experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 78.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 763 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 539/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5596°N, 86.3472°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Oceana County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in |
New Era has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.5").