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Standish, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Bay County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,616
Population
741/sq mi density
$35,114
Median Income
$25,533 per capita
$86,000
Home Value
$147,051 Zillow
$633
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
78
Violent Crime/100K
1,245 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,114 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,000 home value, $633/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Standish experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 625 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 741/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9777°N, 83.9640°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Bay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mbs International (MBS) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Standish has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 22°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.2").