Ossineke, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Alpena County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
888 Population 243/sq mi density
$54,625 Median Income $33,863 per capita
$157,100 Home Value $203,499 Zillow
$698 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$54,625 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,100 home value, $698/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ossineke has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 59.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density243/sq mi
Coordinates44.9083°N, 83.4320°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyAlpena County County
Nearest AirportAlpena County Regional (APN)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 59.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.70"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.2 / 100
Community Resilience88.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

76 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 27 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 81 km 1
Jun 8, 1953 EF3 10 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 37 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 15 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 75 km 0
May 28, 1995 EF2 67 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 4, 1977 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF2 40 km 0
Apr 12, 1974 EF2 91 km 0
May 8, 1964 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 4, 1957 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF2 66 km 4
Aug 28, 2018 EF1 87 km 0
Sep 8, 2015 EF1 80 km 0
Sep 1, 2014 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF1 67 km 0
Jun 18, 2012 EF1 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) (7,478 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) 7,478 89 km
1990 CRAWFORD15 6,868 90 km
2021 BRITTLE 5,912 58 km
2006 HUGHES LAKE FIRE 5,285 77 km
2000 NO PABLO 5,266 58 km
1994 UNNAMED 4,059 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,020 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,759 59 km
2018 BRITTLE 04/30/2018 3,484 60 km
2022 BLUE LAKES 2,554 77 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,349 56 km
1987 OGEMAW22 1,952 76 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,844 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,796 56 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,751 55 km
1984 RIVER ROAD 1,693 54 km
2017 BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX 1,557 60 km
1988 OGEMAW13 1,547 82 km
2024 RANGE 30 24-03 RX 1,523 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,434 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in

Ossineke has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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