Bath

City in Michigan, United States

Overview

Bath is a small, close-knit community in mid-Michigan, offering quiet rural living just a short drive from Lansing and East Lansing. Its relaxed pace, friendly residents, and easy access to outdoor activities make Bath an appealing escape from city noise.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
279
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.82°, -84.45°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,865
Local Cost
$1,220
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
-4.2°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
-30.2°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
872 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
39
Walk Score
39
Footways
77.0
Airport
LAN
Distance
12 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.