Spring Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ottawa County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
2,530
Population
2,024/sq mi density
$75,000
Median Income
$56,896 per capita
$271,100
Home Value
$429,878 Zillow
$947
Median Rent
45.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$271,100 home value, $947/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Spring Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 87.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 590 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,024/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0735°N, 86.1941°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Ottawa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0441 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Spring Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.0").