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Pierson, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Montcalm County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
139
Population
556/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$21,068 per capita
$92,500
Home Value
$279,563 Zillow
$825
Median Rent
38.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
116
Violent Crime/100K
1,230 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Pierson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 72.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 556/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3196°N, 85.4975°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Montcalm County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.9 / 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 Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in |
Pierson has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.4").