Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Chippewa County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
13,373
Population
906/sq mi density
$55,031
Median Income
$28,966 per capita
$127,300
Home Value
$214,670 Zillow
$787
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
406
Violent Crime/100K
1,104 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,031 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,300 home value, $787/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
406 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sault Ste. Marie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 120.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 704 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 906/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4762°N, 84.3705°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Chippewa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chippewa County International (CIU) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in |
Sault Ste. Marie has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.5").