At a Glance
Median Income
$39,297
$13,597 per capita
Home Value
$101,000
Zillow: $173,155
Median Rent
$434/mo
20.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
22.4% smoking rate
How Baraga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baraga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baraga a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baraga residents earn a median household income of $39,297 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,597. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 211 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baraga is $101,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,155. Median rent is $434/month, with 20.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
7.2% of adults in Baraga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baraga has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,948
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density818/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,297
Per Capita$13,597
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$374M
Avg Weekly Wage$981
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,000
Rent$434
Ownership49.2%
Zillow$173,155
Housing Units655
Rent Burden20.1%
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death10,296/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
Elevation707 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute10 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Baraga was founded in 1843.
The median home in Baraga was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.