South Boardman, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalkaska County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
521
Population
158/sq mi density
$80,781
Median Income
$29,525 per capita
$182,700
Home Value
$223,020 Zillow
$892
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$80,781 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,700 home value, $892/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
South Boardman has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 132.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,032 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6355°N, 85.2874°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Kalkaska County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| 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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in |
South Boardman has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").