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Fair Plain, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Van Buren County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
260 sunny days/yr
2,526
Violent Crime/100K
5,382 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$55,536 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,800 home value, $989/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,526 violent crimes/100K (565% above avg)
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 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 77.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Fair Plain has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.7").