Shields, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Saginaw County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
7,276
Population
923/sq mi density
$83,986
Median Income
$42,082 per capita
$173,300
Home Value
$289,207 Zillow
$937
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$83,986 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,300 home value, $937/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Shields 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 32.1 inches. The area receives 49.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 603 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 923/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4229°N, 84.0741°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Saginaw County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mbs International (MBS) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in |
Shields has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.8").