Otter Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Lapeer County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
387
Population
509/sq mi density
$43,750
Median Income
$30,488 per capita
$107,700
Home Value
$231,605 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Otter Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 48.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 509/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2134°N, 83.4593°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Lapeer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bishop International (FNT) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in |
Otter Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.8").