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Van Buren County
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Van Buren County, located in southwest Michigan, is a scenic region known for its lakefront towns, vineyards, and relaxed pace of life. With charming communities like South Haven and Paw Paw, it offers a blend of outdoor recreation, local culture, and summer tourism. The county is ideal for family getaways and anyone seeking tranquility on Lake Michigan's shore.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
75,587
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.29°, -86.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
67
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,010
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
82
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
20.6°C
Winter Avg
-1.4°C
Record High
33.3°C
Record Low
-20.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
995 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BEH
Distance
20 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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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