Standish, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Bay County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,616 Population 741/sq mi density
$35,114 Median Income $25,533 per capita
$86,000 Home Value $162,675 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$35,114 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,000 home value, $633/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Standish experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 48.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation625 ft (191 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density741/sq mi
Coordinates43.9777°N, 83.9640°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyBay County County
Nearest AirportMbs International (MBS)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 48.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.55"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %76.3%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.1 / 100
Community Resilience98.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 2, 1994.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

208 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 123 fatalities, 914 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 98 km 116
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 93 km 1
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 27 km 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 33 km 1
Jun 26, 2021 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 78 km 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 42 km 0
Jul 13, 1995 EF2 20 km 0
May 28, 1995 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF2 23 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 39 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 7, 1984 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF2 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) (7,478 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) 7,478 74 km
1990 CRAWFORD15 6,868 92 km
2021 BRITTLE 5,912 54 km
2006 HUGHES LAKE FIRE 5,285 67 km
2000 NO PABLO 5,266 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,759 53 km
2018 BRITTLE 04/30/2018 3,484 52 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,349 56 km
2005 ROSCOMMON4 2,109 59 km
1987 OGEMAW22 1,952 60 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,796 56 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,751 67 km
1984 RIVER ROAD 1,693 67 km
2017 BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX 1,557 51 km
1988 OGEMAW13 1,547 58 km
2024 RANGE 30 24-03 RX 1,523 97 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,434 56 km
1998 OGEMAW16 1,391 62 km
2008 FOUR MILE 1,348 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,276 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in

Standish has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.4").

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