Palo, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
409
Population
584/sq mi density
$34,403
Median Income
$13,500 per capita
$92,600
Home Value
$230,599 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$34,403 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Palo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 54.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
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
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 | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in |
Palo has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.7").