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Palo, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
409
Population
584/sq mi density
$34,403
Median Income
$13,500 per capita
$92,600
Home Value
$230,599 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
297
Violent Crime/100K
1,609 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$34,403 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Palo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 584/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1107°N, 84.9861°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Gratiot County County |
| Nearest Airport | Capital Region International (LAN) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.3 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in |
Palo has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.4").