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Prudenville, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Roscommon County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,286 Population 451/sq mi density
$35,833 Median Income $30,980 per capita
$167,300 Home Value $182,041 Zillow
$788 Median Rent 44.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
323 Violent Crime/100K 4,841 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$35,833 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$167,300 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
323 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Prudenville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. The area receives 65.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,143 ft (348 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density451/sq mi
Coordinates44.3008°N, 84.6655°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyRoscommon County County
Nearest AirportGaylord Regional (GLR)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 65.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.0 / 100
Community Resilience69.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

183 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 143 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2022 EF3 77 km 2
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 59 km 1
Jul 3, 1974 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 48 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 61 km 1
May 31, 1999 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 13, 1995 EF2 48 km 0
May 28, 1995 EF2 52 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF2 46 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 49 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 32 km 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 31, 1977 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 4, 1977 EF2 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) (7,478 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) 7,478 33 km
1990 CRAWFORD15 6,868 45 km
2021 BRITTLE 5,912 80 km
2006 HUGHES LAKE FIRE 5,285 42 km
2000 NO PABLO 5,266 61 km
1994 UNNAMED 4,059 61 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,020 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,759 75 km
2018 BRITTLE 04/30/2018 3,484 74 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,349 80 km
2005 ROSCOMMON4 2,109 9 km
1987 OGEMAW22 1,952 43 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,844 62 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,796 79 km
2017 BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX 1,557 76 km
1988 OGEMAW13 1,547 37 km
2024 RANGE 30 24-03 RX 1,523 47 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,434 82 km
1985 CRAWFORD45 1,412 61 km
1998 OGEMAW16 1,391 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 2.1 in

Prudenville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.2").

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