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Sheridan, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Montcalm County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
816 Population 742/sq mi density
$56,786 Median Income $28,515 per capita
$140,600 Home Value $283,118 Zillow
$777 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,786 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,600 home value, $777/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheridan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 72.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density742/sq mi
Coordinates43.2098°N, 85.0798°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMontcalm County County
Nearest AirportGerald R Ford International (GRR)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 72.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience74.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
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 Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 112 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 60 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

333 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 399 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 87 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 39 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 71 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 53 km 1
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 65 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 88 km 2
Mar 14, 2019 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 19, 2009 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 92 km 2
Aug 21, 2003 EF2 95 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF2 98 km 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 4, 1994 EF2 12 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 91 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 100 km 0
Nov 27, 1989 EF2 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SER 438 / WHITE RIVER (814 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 SER 438 / WHITE RIVER 814 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 793 94 km
1994 COUNTY LINE 735 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.5 in

Sheridan has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.4").

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