Ishpeming, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
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
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
6,173 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,717 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$109,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$558 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$576 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marquette County
2
Marquette Urban Area
2
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Marquette County
2
Marquette Urban Area
2
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 40 14
Feb 1 27 16
Mar 2 24 24
Apr 2 10 38
May 2 1 51
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 2 0 65
Aug 2 0 63
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 3 4 43
Nov 2 19 31
Dec 2 38 19

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 109, MI
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Ishpeming High School
1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Ishpeming Middle School
1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Westwood High School
2 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Aspen Ridge Elementary School
3 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Browse all schools near Marquette Urban Area

Colleges

Northern Michigan University
14 miles, E • 1.9 star
Bay de Noc Community College
56 miles, S • 1.4 star
Michigan Technological University
61 miles, N • 4.1 star
Browse all colleges near Marquette Urban Area

Hospitals

Bell Hospital
2 miles, N • 4.1 star
Marquette General Hospital
14 miles, E • 2.3 star
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
40 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
49 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Browse all hospitals near Marquette Urban Area

Airports

Ford Airport
50 miles, SW • 1 star
Delta County Airport
59 miles, S • 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
62 miles, N • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
104 miles, W • 1 star
Browse all airports near Marquette Urban Area