Dowagiac
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Dowagiac is a small, picturesque town in rural southwestern Michigan, known for its friendly community, historic downtown, and surrounding natural beauty. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the many lakes and parks nearby, while the city's walkable center offers laid-back dining and shopping.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
5,721
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.98°, -86.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,857
Local Cost
$1,182
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-21.9°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
992 mm
Internet Speed
411 Mbps
Upload
152 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
15
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
759.0
Airport
NLE
Distance
19 km
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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 2025-12-07.
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 2026-03-22.
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.