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White Pigeon, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · St. Joseph County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,637 Population 1,161/sq mi density
$44,063 Median Income $30,292 per capita
$143,100 Home Value $225,279 Zillow
$769 Median Rent 35.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
131 Violent Crime/100K 2,630 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,063 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$143,100 home value, $769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
White Pigeon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 41.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation813 ft (248 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density1,161/sq mi
Coordinates41.7952°N, 85.6504°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountySt. Joseph County County
Nearest AirportKalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 41.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.9 / 100
Community Resilience66.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 52 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 141 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 63 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 28 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

436 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 143 fatalities, 1,868 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 88 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 41 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 54 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 46 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 52 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 20 km 5
May 27, 2019 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 94 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 70 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 68 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 57 km 1
May 15, 1986 EF3 58 km 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 67 km 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 56 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 44 km 5
Nov 26, 1965 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 92 km 10
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 7 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 ALLEGAN6 1,077 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

White Pigeon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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