Shepherd, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Isabella County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

1,438 Population 1,498/sq mi density

$76,591 Median Income $28,302 per capita

$147,800 Home Value $210,816 Zillow

$790 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

201 Violent Crime/100K 470 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$76,591 median income, 0.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$147,800 home value, $790/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

201 violent crimes/100K

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 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	47.8°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 35.5"

7% below US avg

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.62"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 2, 1994.

Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	81 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

309 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 123 fatalities, 991 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953	EF5	83 km	116
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	67 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	75 km	1
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	95 km	1
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	88 km	0
Jun 21, 1996	EF3	79 km	0
Aug 8, 1984	EF3	99 km	0
Jun 12, 1984	EF3	62 km	0
Mar 30, 1976	EF3	77 km	0
Apr 23, 1968	EF3	66 km	0
Mar 14, 2019	EF2	85 km	0
Jun 22, 2015	EF2	82 km	0
May 31, 1999	EF2	40 km	0
Jul 13, 1995	EF2	81 km	0
Jul 4, 1994	EF2	57 km	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF2	83 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF2	88 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF2	67 km	0
Oct 4, 1990	EF2	99 km	0
Nov 27, 1989	EF2	79 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROSCOMMON4 (2,109 ac, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2005	ROSCOMMON4	2,109	79 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.7 in
February	23°F (-5°C)	1.2 in	Coldest, Driest
March	32°F (0°C)	2.1 in
April	44°F (7°C)	3.0 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.3 in
July	72°F (22°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in
September	60°F (16°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
October	49°F (9°C)	2.8 in
November	37°F (3°C)	2.6 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	2.0 in

Shepherd has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.2").

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