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South Boardman, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalkaska County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
521
Population
158/sq mi density
$80,781
Median Income
$29,525 per capita
$182,700
Home Value
$203,330 Zillow
$892
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
258 sunny days/yr
49
Violent Crime/100K
1,226 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in |
South Boardman has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.3").