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Tecumseh, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Washtenaw County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
8,655 Population 1,532/sq mi density
$64,086 Median Income $37,616 per capita
$193,600 Home Value $250,101 Zillow
$969 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
179 Violent Crime/100K 931 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,086 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,600 home value, $969/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Tecumseh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation800 ft (244 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density1,532/sq mi
Coordinates42.0061°N, 83.9445°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyWashtenaw County County
Nearest AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0447 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.5 / 100
Community Resilience97.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 125 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 103 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 78 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 92 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 126 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 137 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 141 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 90 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 87 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 63 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 135 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 128 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 64 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 74 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 74 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 104 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 95 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

401 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 91 fatalities, 1,567 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 61 km 7
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 72 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 90 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 47 km 18
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 60 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 66 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 40 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 88 km 17
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 43 km 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 89 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 66 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 85 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 96 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 76 km 1
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 52 km 1
May 11, 1974 EF3 46 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 42 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 96 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Tecumseh has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.8").

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