Wolf Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ottawa County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
4,802
Population
1,357/sq mi density
$49,005
Median Income
$21,875 per capita
$99,800
Home Value
$223,447 Zillow
$992
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$49,005 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,800 home value, $992/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wolf Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 87.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,357/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2444°N, 86.1123°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Ottawa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0441 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in |
Wolf Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.1").