Bessemer, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Iron County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,778
Population
323/sq mi density
$50,792
Median Income
$28,189 per capita
$76,100
Home Value
$114,443 Zillow
$504
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,792 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,100 home value, $504/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bessemer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 185.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,483 ft (452 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 323/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4776°N, 90.0498°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Iron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 105 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in |
Bessemer has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 11°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").