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Sand Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Iosco County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
480
Population
32/sq mi density
$32,083
Median Income
$27,564 per capita
$152,800
Home Value
$294,118 Zillow
$561
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
258 sunny days/yr
193
Violent Crime/100K
4,046 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$32,083 median income, 1.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$152,800 home value, $561/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sand Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 795 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 16.2 sq mi (42.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3290°N, 83.6657°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Iosco County County |
| Nearest Airport | Alpena County Regional (APN) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in |
Sand Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.2").