South Haven
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Outdoors in South Haven
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About South Haven
City in Michigan, United StatesSouth Haven is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. Most of the city is in Van Buren County, although a small portion extends into Allegan County. The population was 3,964 at the 2020 census. Because of its position on Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Black River, South Haven has always been a port city. During settlement, major ship lines stopped there, both passenger and freight. In the early 1900s South Haven became a resort town, sometimes referred to as "The Catskills of the Midwest." South Haven is a major regional tourist draw because of its recreational harbor and beaches. It is the western terminus of the Kal-Haven Trail, popular with bicyclists and snowmobilers. Nearby are Van …
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How South Haven ranks
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Safety in South Haven
Safety Grade D-
South Haven reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 98% report less.
Work & commute in South Haven
Full picture →About one in 4 of South Haven’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Kalamazoo (5%), South Haven (4%) and Holland (3%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Health in South Haven
Health Grade C
Healthier than 33% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Michigan
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in South Haven
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
Climate in South Haven
Full climate →South Haven has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 109 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in South Haven
All South Haven schools →School Grade C+
The public schools South Haven’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 61% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.
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