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Three Lakes, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Baraga County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
222 Population 37/sq mi density
$105,833 Median Income $47,645 per capita
$258,300 Home Value $193,218 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 1,265 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,833 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$258,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Three Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 207.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.3°F
27% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,634 ft (498 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates46.5342°N, 88.1839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyBaraga County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 207.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.0 / 100
Community Resilience68.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

41 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 18 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 11, 1987 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF3 91 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 20, 1972 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 22, 1968 EF2 21 km 0
May 6, 1964 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 8, 1959 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF1 100 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 75 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 57 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 29 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 11 km 0
Jun 8, 2012 EF1 30 km 0
Sep 30, 2002 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 10, 2000 EF1 53 km 0
Jul 14, 1995 EF1 86 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF1 97 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 67 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF1 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MARQUETTE9 (4,224 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 MARQUETTE9 4,224 16 km
1986 MARQUETTE11 3,983 69 km
1986 MARQUETTE13 2,491 68 km
2007 BARAGA BUMP 1,047 33 km
2009 FALLS 820 35 km
2009 PINERY 695 31 km
1986 MARQUETTE10 671 34 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 21 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.2 in
April 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 2.0 in

Three Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 13°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.4").

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