Okemos, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ingham County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
25,503
Population
1,513/sq mi density
$97,603
Median Income
$56,357 per capita
$336,800
Home Value
$370,185 Zillow
$1,250
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$97,603 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$336,800 home value, $1,250/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Okemos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 871 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 16.9 sq mi (43.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,513/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7091°N, 84.4143°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Ingham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Capital Region International (LAN) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.40 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in |
Okemos has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.6").