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Schoolcraft, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalamazoo County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,268
Population
1,294/sq mi density
$82,813
Median Income
$36,675 per capita
$208,300
Home Value
$335,964 Zillow
$863
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,813 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,300 home value, $863/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Schoolcraft experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 878 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,294/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1169°N, 85.6337°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Kalamazoo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 88.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively 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 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in |
Schoolcraft has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.6").