Union City, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Calhoun County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,814
Population
1,251/sq mi density
$57,016
Median Income
$24,925 per capita
$107,000
Home Value
$407,987 Zillow
$783
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$57,016 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,000 home value, $783/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Union City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 42.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 874 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0667°N, 85.1432°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Calhoun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in |
Union City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and March the driest (2.2").