New Lothrop, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Genesee County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
640 Population 736/sq mi density
$78,500 Median Income $38,935 per capita
$178,100 Home Value $245,303 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$78,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,100 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
New Lothrop experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 52.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation694 ft (212 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density736/sq mi
Coordinates43.1173°N, 83.9690°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyGenesee County County
Nearest AirportBishop International (FNT)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 52.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.10"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %72.6%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0436 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.7 / 100
Community Resilience70.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 23, 2022.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 63 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 136 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 139 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 129 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

388 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 135 fatalities, 1,328 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 10 km 116
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 80 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 63 km 1
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 69 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 27 km 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 64 km 0
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 80 km 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 21 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 29 km 1
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 30 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 82 km 0
Sep 2, 1984 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 94 km 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 35 km 0
May 11, 1974 EF3 78 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Driest

New Lothrop has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and December the driest (1.8").

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