Fair Plain, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Van Buren County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
6,992
Population
1,626/sq mi density
$55,536
Median Income
$30,653 per capita
$147,800
Home Value
$148,189 Zillow
$989
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$55,536 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,800 home value, $989/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fair Plain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 77.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,626/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0819°N, 86.4535°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Van Buren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Michigan Regional (BEH) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0 in |
Fair Plain has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.6").