Utica, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
5,184
Population
2,945/sq mi density
$55,524
Median Income
$37,937 per capita
$216,800
Home Value
$257,729 Zillow
$984
Median Rent
37.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
314
Violent Crime/100K
2,495 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,524 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$216,800 home value, $984/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
314 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Utica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 639 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,945/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6287°N, 83.0233°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Oakland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oakland County International (PTK) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 60.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0451 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in |
Utica has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.8").