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Norton Shores, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ottawa County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
25,000
Population
1,076/sq mi density
$73,390
Median Income
$35,856 per capita
$214,000
Home Value
$281,028 Zillow
$1,286
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
150
Violent Crime/100K
1,931 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,390 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,286/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Norton Shores 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 | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 24.6 sq mi (63.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,076/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1695°N, 86.2354°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Ottawa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 |
Norton Shores 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").