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Whittemore, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Arenac County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
447 Population 438/sq mi density
$33,056 Median Income $19,268 per capita
$59,600 Home Value $126,081 Zillow
$425 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
193 Violent Crime/100K 4,046 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$33,056 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,600 home value, $425/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Whittemore 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. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density438/sq mi
Coordinates44.2337°N, 83.8033°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyArenac County County
Nearest AirportMbs International (MBS)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.3 / 100
Community Resilience83.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

168 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 71 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 17 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 11 km 1
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 26, 2021 EF2 66 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 96 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 60 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 80 km 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 13, 1995 EF2 28 km 0
May 28, 1995 EF2 46 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF2 28 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 37 km 0
Aug 7, 1984 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 4, 1977 EF2 23 km 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF2 42 km 0
May 21, 1975 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 19, 1975 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) (7,478 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) 7,478 62 km
1990 CRAWFORD15 6,868 77 km
2021 BRITTLE 5,912 23 km
2006 HUGHES LAKE FIRE 5,285 50 km
2000 NO PABLO 5,266 42 km
1994 UNNAMED 4,059 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,020 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,759 22 km
2018 BRITTLE 04/30/2018 3,484 21 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,349 25 km
2005 ROSCOMMON4 2,109 64 km
1987 OGEMAW22 1,952 42 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,844 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,796 25 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,751 39 km
1984 RIVER ROAD 1,693 39 km
2017 BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX 1,557 20 km
1988 OGEMAW13 1,547 43 km
2024 RANGE 30 24-03 RX 1,523 83 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,434 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in

Whittemore has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.2").

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