Detroit, MI

Safety in Detroit, MI: Crime, Heat & Commute

174 sunny days. July high 83°F. 26 min commute. A car per adult.

Homicide deaths: 10.1 per 100,000; US 6.5. CDC, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Firearm deaths: 15.9 per 100,000; US 13.4. Homicide, suicide, accidents.
July high: 83°F; Mild
January low: 19°F; Cold
Sunny days: 174/yr; NOAA
Getting around: A car per adult; Metro-wide
Commute: 26 min; One way
Population: 4,340k; Detroit
Poverty: 13.2% of people; ACS 2023.
Without health insurance: 4.9%; ACS 2023. 95.1% insured.

Death rates: CDC via County Health Rankings. Climate: NOAA.

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