Ironwood charter Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,307 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$143,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$486 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$603 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gogebic County
1
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

Gogebic County
2
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 33 11
Feb 1 21 15
Mar 2 20 25
Apr 2 8 39
May 2 1 51
Jun 4 0 60
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 2 0 64
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 4 4 43
Nov 2 19 30
Dec 2 32 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Luther L Wright K12 School
7 miles, SW • 2.8 star
AD Johnston JrSr High School
7 miles, S • 1.4 star
Gogebic Co Community Education
7 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Gogebic Community College
6 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Northland College
34 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Nicolet Area Technical College
74 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
6 miles, S • 4.1 star
Memorial Medical Center
35 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Flambeau Hospital
46 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Houghton County Memorial Airport
89 miles, E • 1 star
Duluth International Airport
99 miles, NW • 1 star
Ford Airport
110 miles, SE • 1 star
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