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Otsego, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalamazoo County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
4,079
Population
2,009/sq mi density
$76,944
Median Income
$30,347 per capita
$155,500
Home Value
$261,187 Zillow
$1,133
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,944 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,500 home value, $1,133/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Otsego 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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 109.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,009/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4580°N, 85.6986°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Kalamazoo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| 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 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in |
Otsego has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.7").