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North Adams, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Hillsdale County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
480 Population 906/sq mi density
$54,250 Median Income $26,444 per capita
$99,000 Home Value $169,712 Zillow
$990 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 1,685 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,250 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, $990/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
North Adams 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,193 ft (364 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density906/sq mi
Coordinates41.9707°N, 84.5252°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyHillsdale County County
Nearest AirportKalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 44.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.6 / 100
Community Resilience68.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 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 80 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 92 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 126 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 47 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 91 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 142 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 136 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 121 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 115 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 98 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 145 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 122 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 99 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 121 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 122 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

416 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 1,767 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 94 km 7
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 65 km 1
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 98 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 84 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 44 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 60 km 23
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 82 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 98 km 17
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 67 km 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 67 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 55 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 37 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 92 km 1
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 44 km 1
May 11, 1974 EF3 66 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 35°F (1°C) 2.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in

North Adams has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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