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Stanwood, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Mecosta County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
163
Population
679/sq mi density
$51,319
Median Income
$31,331 per capita
$131,300
Home Value
$292,832 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
42
Violent Crime/100K
1,540 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,319 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Stanwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 61.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 679/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5803°N, 85.4482°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Mecosta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in |
Stanwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.5").