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Buena Vista, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Bay County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
5,904
Population
1,476/sq mi density
$38,835
Median Income
$18,104 per capita
$51,800
Home Value
$123,169 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
1,689
Violent Crime/100K
2,417 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$38,835 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,800 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,689 violent crimes/100K (344% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Buena Vista experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 40.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 606 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,476/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4175°N, 83.9005°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Bay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mbs International (MBS) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in |
Buena Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.2").