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Pinckney, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Livingston County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,920 Population 1,193/sq mi density
$92,159 Median Income $45,309 per capita
$251,700 Home Value $384,409 Zillow
$995 Median Rent 43.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
83 Violent Crime/100K 456 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$92,159 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$251,700 home value, $995/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Pinckney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation877 ft (267 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density1,193/sq mi
Coordinates42.4554°N, 83.9411°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyLivingston County County
Nearest AirportOakland County International (PTK)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 125 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 66 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 85 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 97 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 129 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 117 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 130 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 107 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 131 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 108 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 97 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 79 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 124 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 132 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

441 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 172 fatalities, 2,011 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 72 km 116
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 89 km 1
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 43 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 92 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 73 km 1
May 8, 1964 EF4 94 km 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 19 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 64 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 64 km 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 81 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 99 km 0
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 7 km 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 85 km 1
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 98 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in

Pinckney has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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