South Gull Lake, Michigan
South Gull Lake is a community of 1,801 people in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
Why visit South Gull Lake
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Richland Historic District, Gull Lake Country Club and Gull Lake Marine Center.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in South Gull Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Gull Lake
South Gull Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Ross Township, Kalamazoo County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It includes the unincorporated communities of Yorkville, Gull Lake, and Midland Park and does not have any legal status as an incorporated municipality. As of the 2020 census, South Gull Lake had a population of 1,179.
From the Wikipedia article South Gull Lake, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Richland Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Richland, Michigan
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of South Gull Lake
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 19°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 34°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Gull Lake Biological Stn (1 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
Kalamazoo County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
W. K. Kellogg Regional Airport (BTL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Richland 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Galesburg 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Level Park-Oak Park 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Parchment 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Battle Creek 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Kalamazoo 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Plainwell 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Brownlee Park 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Portage 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Otsego 16 mi west, about 25 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
- South Gull Lake, Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kedzie House Richland MI, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
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