Vassar, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Tuscola County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,704
Population
1,258/sq mi density
$61,827
Median Income
$28,535 per capita
$134,600
Home Value
$201,438 Zillow
$726
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
1,972
Violent Crime/100K
1,488 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$61,827 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,600 home value, $726/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,972 violent crimes/100K (419% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Vassar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 48.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,258/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3708°N, 83.5775°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Tuscola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bishop International (FNT) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0439 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very 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 | - | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in |
Vassar has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.5").