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South Haven, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Allegan County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
3,994
Population
1,154/sq mi density
$64,338
Median Income
$44,638 per capita
$372,200
Home Value
$359,203 Zillow
$718
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
555
Violent Crime/100K
5,964 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,338 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$372,200 home value, $718/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
555 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.1% bachelor's degree or higher
South Haven experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4013°N, 86.2684°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Allegan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Michigan Regional (BEH) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0475 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°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) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
South Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.4").