Shepherd, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Isabella County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,438
Population
1,498/sq mi density
$76,591
Median Income
$28,302 per capita
$147,800
Home Value
$223,811 Zillow
$790
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,591 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,800 home value, $790/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Shepherd 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. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 39.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 770 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,498/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5236°N, 84.6927°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Isabella County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mbs International (MBS) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in |
Shepherd has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").