West Ishpeming, MI
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
2/10
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Commute
7/10
home
Housing
8/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
2/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
2,714
332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.2%
64% (US)
College-Educated
25.2%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$80,500
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.5%
88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$166,100
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$407
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$945
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.6%
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 | 28 | 16 |
| Mar | 2 | 25 | 25 |
| Apr | 3 | 10 | 38 |
| May | 3 | 1 | 51 |
| Jun | 3 | 0 | 60 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 65 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 63 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 56 |
| Oct | 3 | 4 | 44 |
| Nov | 3 | 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 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 58%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 109, MISchools
Westwood High School
<1 miles, SW
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1.9
Aspen Ridge Elementary School
<1 miles, W
•
2.8
Ishpeming High School
2 miles, E
•
1.9
Ishpeming Middle School
2 miles, E
•
1.4
Colleges
Northern Michigan University
16 miles, E
•
1.9
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College
43 miles, NW
Bay de Noc Community College
58 miles, S
•
1.4
Michigan Technological University
59 miles, N
•
4.1
Hospitals
Bell Hospital
2 miles, E
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4.1
Marquette General Hospital
15 miles, E
•
2.3
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
38 miles, NW
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2.3
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
50 miles, SW
•
4.1
Airports
Ford Airport
50 miles, SW
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1
Houghton County Memorial Airport
60 miles, N
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1
Delta County Airport
61 miles, S
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1
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
103 miles, W
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1