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Richmond, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · St. Clair County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,839
Population
2,020/sq mi density
$61,715
Median Income
$31,383 per capita
$228,000
Home Value
$297,857 Zillow
$870
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
440
Violent Crime/100K
491 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$61,715 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$228,000 home value, $870/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
440 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Richmond experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 46.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 727 ft (222 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,020/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8106°N, 82.7522°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | St. Clair County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Clair County International (PHN) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0439 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.95 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | - | 43 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in |
Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").