Wolverine Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
4,476
Population
3,552/sq mi density
$88,423
Median Income
$48,917 per capita
$270,400
Home Value
$236,575 Zillow
$1,678
Median Rent
38.6% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
68
Violent Crime/100K
249 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$88,423 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$270,400 home value, $1,678/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wolverine Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 934 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,552/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5533°N, 83.4864°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Oakland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oakland County International (PTK) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 60.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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 | - | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in |
Wolverine Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.1").