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Bessemer, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Iron County County
Bessemer, MI
At a Glance
How Bessemer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bessemer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bessemer a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bessemer residents earn a median household income of $50,792 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,189. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 228 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bessemer is $76,100 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,735. Median rent is $504/month, with 25.0% 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 1945.
Safety & Crime
Bessemer reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,811/100K.
Education
19.9% of adults in Bessemer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bessemer has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.