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Paw Paw Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Van Buren County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
3,794
Population
740/sq mi density
$65,360
Median Income
$34,809 per capita
$191,100
Home Value
$217,393 Zillow
$1,151
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
352
Violent Crime/100K
1,290 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$65,360 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,100 home value, $1,151/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Paw Paw Lake 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 | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 740/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2114°N, 86.2756°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Van Buren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Michigan Regional (BEH) 10 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 | 76 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in |
Paw Paw Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").