Northview, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Kent County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
15,225 Population 1,478/sq mi density
$82,853 Median Income $43,280 per capita
$262,200 Home Value $360,849 Zillow
$1,313 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$82,853 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$262,200 home value, $1,313/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Northview experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 77.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation710 ft (216 m)
Area11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²)
Population Density1,478/sq mi
Coordinates43.0399°N, 85.6034°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyKent County County
Nearest AirportGerald R Ford International (GRR)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 77.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median51.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %49.2%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0423 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)11.2 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.18 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.31 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.5 / 100
Community Resilience96.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 91 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 86 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

289 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 36 fatalities, 797 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956 EF5 66 km 17
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 83 km 1
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 26 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 80 km 1
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 93 km 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 83 km 5
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF3 96 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 19, 2009 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 19, 2009 EF2 71 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 4, 1994 EF2 43 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 ALLEGAN6 1,077 63 km
2018 SER 438 / WHITE RIVER 814 69 km
2019 UNNAMED 793 69 km
1994 COUNTY LINE 735 91 km
2019 BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB 619 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in Wettest
November 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in

Northview has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.1").

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