Sand Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Iosco County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,214
Population
32/sq mi density
$49,615
Median Income
$31,050 per capita
$139,300
Home Value
$313,855 Zillow
$633
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,615 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,300 home value, $633/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% 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. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 49.2 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 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 32.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").