Vanderbilt, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Otsego County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
398
Population
365/sq mi density
$56,188
Median Income
$37,363 per capita
$106,500
Home Value
$207,170 Zillow
$921
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,188 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,500 home value, $921/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Vanderbilt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 140.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,101 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1436°N, 84.6639°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Otsego County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in |
Vanderbilt has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.1").