Otsego, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalamazoo County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
4,079
Population
2,009/sq mi density
$76,944
Median Income
$30,347 per capita
$155,500
Home Value
$272,722 Zillow
$1,133
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
223
Violent Crime/100K
842 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$76,944 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,500 home value, $1,133/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 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 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 109.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
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 | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in |
Otsego has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.3").