Powers, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Menominee County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
370 Population 394/sq mi density
$35,417 Median Income $22,259 per capita
$92,900 Home Value $186,748 Zillow
$439 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,900 home value, $439/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Powers has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 70.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation870 ft (265 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density394/sq mi
Coordinates45.6880°N, 87.5265°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMenominee County County
Nearest AirportMenominee Regional (MNM)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 70.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.27"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.1 / 100
Community Resilience83.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 2, 2024.

Aug 2, 2024 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin M2.9 121 km
Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

77 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 27 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 19, 1968 EF4 80 km 2
Aug 23, 1998 EF3 76 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF3 28 km 0
Jul 11, 1987 EF3 28 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 19, 1992 EF2 43 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 20 km 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF2 62 km 0
Sep 16, 1972 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 20, 1972 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 4, 1966 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 9, 1964 EF2 77 km 0
May 6, 1964 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 8, 1959 EF2 38 km 0
May 17, 1958 EF2 53 km 0
May 21, 2024 EF1 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MARQUETTE9 (4,224 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 MARQUETTE9 4,224 96 km
1986 MARQUETTE11 3,983 70 km
1986 MARQUETTE13 2,491 60 km
2009 FALLS 820 82 km
1986 MARQUETTE10 671 82 km
2019 DUTCH MILL 551 60 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in
April 38°F (4°C) 3.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.3 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in

Powers has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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