Fair Plain, Michigan
Fair Plain is a community of 7,330 people in Berrien County, Michigan.
Why visit Fair Plain
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Blossomland Bridge, Celebration! Cinema Benton Harbor, Fidelity Building and House of David.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 78 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Fair Plain
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fair Plain
) is an unincorporated community in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes and has no legal status as a municipality. The population was 7,402 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Fair Plain, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Blossomland Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
NRHP-listed bridge in Michigan
Lake Michigan College
School · 3.3 mi
Community college in Berrien County, Michigan, U.S.
Mendel Center
Cinema and theater · 3.4 mi
Performing arts center on the campus of Lake Michigan College in Benton Township, Michigan, United States
Silver Beach Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 2.7 mi
Former amusement park in St. Joseph, Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks7
Fidelity Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Office building located at 162 Pipestone Street in Benton Harbor, Michigan
House of David
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Organization
Ninth District Lighthouse Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in St. Joseph, United States of America
Shiloh House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in Michigan, United States
Snow Flake Motel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Former historic motel in Lincoln Township, Michigan
St. Joseph North Pier Inner and Outer Lights
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Lighthouse in Michigan, United States
Wendell P. and Harriet Rounds Robbins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Private house located at 680 Pipestone Street in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes12
Panera Bread
Fast food · Sandwich, Bakery · 1.8 mi
3260 Niles Road, Saint Joseph
Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Joanna La Michoacana Taquería
Fast food · Mexican, Ice Cream · 1.4 mi
1972 Mall Place
History
The community was named for the scenic character of the original town site.
Fairplain Plaza, located on M-139 on the east edge of Fair Plain, was the first shopping center in the area, opening in 1958. The original Fairplain Plaza was largely demolished by the late 1990s, but was subsequently rebuilt and expanded using different architecture techniques.
There was a failed proposal to incorporate Fair Plain as a city in 1975.
From the History section of Fair Plain, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship41
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church (2nd Location)
Church · Baptist · 0.6 mi
395 Jakway Avenue, Benton Harbor
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.1 mi
3653 Niles Road, Saint Joseph
Full Gospel Christian Center
Church · 0.4 mi
154 West Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor
Shopping10
Martin's Super Markets
Grocery · 2.1 mi
2121 South Cleveland Avenue, Saint Joseph
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
School · 2.0 mi
455 Riverview Dr, Benton Harbor
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan
School · 2.3 mi
499 W Main St, Benton Harbor
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center
School · 1.7 mi
636 Pipestone St, Benton Harbor
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School
School · 5.7 mi
4800 Meadowbrook Rd, Benton Harbor
Healthcare6
Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals - St. Joseph Hospital
Hospital · 1.4 mi
1234 Napier Avenue, Saint Joseph
Map of Fair Plain
174 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.5 in | 29.5 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 21°F | 1.9 in | 18.8 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 2.3 in | 7.7 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.8 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 44°F | 4.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 3.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.3 in | 16.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Benton Harbor Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Berrien County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Southwest Michigan Regional Airport (BEH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Benton Harbor 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Benton Heights 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Shoreham 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Stevensville 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Coloma 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Berrien Springs 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Bridgman 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Watervliet 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Paw Paw Lake 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- St Joseph North Pier Lights, Russell Sekeet (amtrak_russ), CC BY 2.0
- Shiloh House, Fotoguy49057, CC0
- Michigan Drawbridge, Ian Rastall, CC0
- Abandoned William Wesley Peters motel, St. Joseph, Michigan, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- FidelityBldg, Fotoguy49057, CC0
- House of David Eden Springs, FotoGuy 49057, CC BY 2.0
- Round Roberts House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ninth District Lighthouse Depot, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Skeleton crew (8171992068), Kevin Dooley from Chandler, AZ, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Skeleton crew (8171962999), Kevin Dooley from Chandler, AZ, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Skeleton crew (8171992628), Kevin Dooley from Chandler, AZ, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Skeleton crew (8171992530), Kevin Dooley from Chandler, AZ, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1947 DeSoto Suburban (8), Bill McChesney, CC BY 2.0
- 1722 Highway Hi-Fi (3885399039), Bill McChesney from USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1947 DeSoto Suburban (11), Bill McChesney, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from St. Joseph, Michigan - Large Letter Postcard (5356358829), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from St. Joseph, Michigan - Large Letter Postcard (8046720358), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Pipestone and Napier Benton Harbor, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Radio Island in St. Joseph, MI (6908453414), WorldIslandInfo.com, CC BY 2.0
- Senators Stabenow, Peters Cosponsor Great Lakes Protection Bill (16025169224), Senator Stabenow, CC BY 2.0
- Senator Stabenow with Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Joe Donnelly (D-IN) announcing $13.6 million public, private partnership to improve water quality in the St. Joseph Watershed. (16624662151), Senator Stabenow, CC BY 2.0
- R&R Car Wash Britain and Fair Benton Harbor, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Path through grass field (Unsplash), Aaron Burden aaronburden, CC0
- Car Wash Britain Benton Harbor, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Loyalty Auto Benton Harbor, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boss Meals Pipestone Benton Harbor 2, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boss Meals Pipestone Benton Harbor, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Artaev, ArtaevVB, CC BY-SA 4.0
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