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Paw Paw, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalamazoo County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,277
Population
1,227/sq mi density
$38,989
Median Income
$23,775 per capita
$133,600
Home Value
$259,971 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
504
Violent Crime/100K
5,252 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$38,989 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$133,600 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
504 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Paw Paw experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 109.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 724 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2142°N, 85.8922°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Kalamazoo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively 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 | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in |
Paw Paw has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").