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Sylvan Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,672
Population
3,215/sq mi density
$106,806
Median Income
$83,118 per capita
$356,800
Home Value
$360,681 Zillow
$1,132
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
107
Violent Crime/100K
751 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,806 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$356,800 home value, $1,132/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sylvan Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6168°N, 83.3335°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Oakland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oakland County International (PTK) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0451 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | — | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in |
Sylvan Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.6").