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Pellston, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Emmet County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
834
Population
428/sq mi density
$59,464
Median Income
$25,411 per capita
$117,100
Home Value
$231,004 Zillow
$1,013
Median Rent
21.1% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
247
Violent Crime/100K
5,062 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,464 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,100 home value, $1,013/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
247 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pellston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 428/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5516°N, 84.7834°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Emmet County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pellston Regional/Emmet County (PLN) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in |
Pellston has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 18°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").