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Vineyard Lake, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Jackson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,038 Population 405/sq mi density
$83,636 Median Income $93,259 per capita
$266,900 Home Value $286,785 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
895 Violent Crime/100K 4,275 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,636 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$266,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
895 violent crimes/100K (136% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Vineyard Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation966 ft (294 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density405/sq mi
Coordinates42.0904°N, 84.2173°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 101 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 85 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 99 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 69 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 120 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 148 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 115 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 109 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 134 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 85 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 149 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 120 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 86 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 98 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 95 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

417 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,437 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 82 km 7
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 76 km 1
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 81 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 69 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 92 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 72 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 88 km 23
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 62 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 64 km 4
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 40 km 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 94 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 52 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 75 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 65 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 91 km 1
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 32 km 1
May 11, 1974 EF3 41 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in

Vineyard Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.6").

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