Skidway Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ogemaw County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,800
Population
248/sq mi density
$34,320
Median Income
$18,252 per capita
$53,700
Home Value
$108,821 Zillow
$844
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$34,320 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,700 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Skidway Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 53.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1944°N, 84.0462°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Ogemaw County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mbs International (MBS) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in |
Skidway Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.6").