Iron County, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
11,650 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,614 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$101,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$467 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$417 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Michigan
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 18 11
Feb 1 13 14
Mar 2 13 24
Apr 2 6 39
May 3 0 51
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 4 0 65
Aug 3 0 63
Sep 4 0 54
Oct 3 2 42
Nov 2 9 29
Dec 1 17 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 110, MI
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Schools

Stambaugh Elementary School
8 miles, SW • 1.9 star
West Iron County Middle School
8 miles, SW • 1.4 star
West Iron County High School
8 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Forest Park School
11 miles, SE • 2.8 star

Colleges

Nicolet Area Technical College
58 miles, W • 1.4 star
Northern Michigan University
60 miles, E • 1.9 star
Michigan Technological University
66 miles, N • 4.1 star

Hospitals

Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
34 miles, S • 4.1 star
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
39 miles, NE • 2.3 star

Airports

Ford Airport
32 miles, S • 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
69 miles, NE • 1 star
Delta County Airport
76 miles, SE • 1 star