Saugatuck, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Allegan County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
751
Population
540/sq mi density
$118,309
Median Income
$88,246 per capita
$619,400
Home Value
$631,265 Zillow
$505
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$118,309 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$619,400 home value, $505/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Saugatuck experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 109.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 585 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 540/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6614°N, 86.2046°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Allegan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0475 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.4 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in |
Saugatuck has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.8").