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Village of Clarkston, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
842
Population
1,914/sq mi density
$94,519
Median Income
$65,382 per capita
$433,300
Home Value
$1,704,672 Zillow
$1,205
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,519 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$433,300 home value, $1,205/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Village of Clarkston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 62.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 970 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,914/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7321°N, 83.4211°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Oakland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oakland County International (PTK) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | — | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in |
Village of Clarkston has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.5").