Three Rivers, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · St. Joseph County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,936
Population
1,420/sq mi density
$48,852
Median Income
$24,693 per capita
$120,200
Home Value
$229,623 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
505
Violent Crime/100K
3,437 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,852 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,200 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
505 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Three Rivers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 41.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9454°N, 85.6295°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | St. Joseph County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Three Rivers has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.1").