South Haven, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Allegan County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,994
Population
1,154/sq mi density
$64,338
Median Income
$44,638 per capita
$372,200
Home Value
$378,205 Zillow
$718
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
673
Violent Crime/100K
5,158 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$64,338 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$372,200 home value, $718/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
673 violent crimes/100K (77% 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. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 109.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
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) |
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 | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
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) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.4 in |
South Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.0").