Olivet, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Eaton County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,633 Population 1,601/sq mi density
$44,940 Median Income $19,333 per capita
$137,300 Home Value $240,561 Zillow
$919 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
84 Violent Crime/100K 252 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$44,940 median income, 14.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,300 home value, $919/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Olivet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation877 ft (267 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,601/sq mi
Coordinates42.4431°N, 84.9303°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyEaton County County
Nearest AirportCapital Region International (LAN)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 38.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.2 / 100
Community Resilience88.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 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 47 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 48 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 34 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

403 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,023 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 8 km 1
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 82 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 51 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 72 km 21
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 99 km 0
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 80 km 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 18 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 7 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 47 km 1
May 13, 1980 EF3 67 km 5
May 11, 1974 EF3 76 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 56 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF3 81 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 ALLEGAN6 1,077 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
July 71°F (21°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in

Olivet has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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