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Lake Michigan Beach, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Van Buren County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
914
Population
238/sq mi density
$61,250
Median Income
$60,835 per capita
$259,900
Home Value
$237,711 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
2,526
Violent Crime/100K
5,382 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$259,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,526 violent crimes/100K (565% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Michigan Beach 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 | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2052°N, 86.3769°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Van Buren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Michigan Regional (BEH) 6 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 | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
Lake Michigan Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.5").