Tower, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Cheboygan County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
271
Population
502/sq mi density
$42,167
Median Income
$20,647 per capita
$91,500
Home Value
$194,492 Zillow
$917
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$42,167 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,500 home value, $917/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Tower has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 86.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 502/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3518°N, 84.2937°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Cheboygan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pellston Regional/Emmet County (PLN) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in |
Tower has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.5").