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Suttons Bay, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Grand Traverse County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
587
Population
459/sq mi density
$123,125
Median Income
$71,963 per capita
$524,700
Home Value
$598,415 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
305
Violent Crime/100K
1,840 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$123,125 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$524,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
305 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Suttons Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 114.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 459/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9796°N, 85.6507°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Grand Traverse County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in |
Suttons Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.4").