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Sanford, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Midland County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
743
Population
585/sq mi density
$69,667
Median Income
$40,561 per capita
$165,800
Home Value
$210,037 Zillow
$859
Median Rent
40.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
118
Violent Crime/100K
1,292 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,667 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,800 home value, $859/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sanford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6782°N, 84.3855°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Midland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mbs International (MBS) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in |
Sanford has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.2").