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Vanderbilt, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Otsego County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
398
Population
365/sq mi density
$56,188
Median Income
$37,363 per capita
$106,500
Home Value
$189,692 Zillow
$921
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
330
Violent Crime/100K
5,860 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,188 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,500 home value, $921/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
330 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Vanderbilt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 140.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in |
Vanderbilt has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.3").