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Bruce Crossing, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ontonagon County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
266 Population 59/sq mi density
$70,417 Median Income $31,188 per capita
$105,100 Home Value $272,641 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
205 Violent Crime/100K 4,162 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$70,417 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Bruce Crossing, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,417
6% below
$31,188 per capita
Home Value
$105,100
63% below
Zillow: $272,641
Violent Crime
205/100K
46% below
4,162/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Bruce Crossing Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bruce Crossing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
37%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
192%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bruce Crossing a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bruce Crossing residents earn a median household income of $70,417 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,188. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 191 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bruce Crossing is $105,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,641. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Bruce Crossing reports 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,162/100K.

Education

7.2% of adults in Bruce Crossing hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bruce Crossing has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population266
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans26.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,417
Per Capita$31,188
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$685

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,100
Rent
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$272,641
Housing Units123
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent205/100K
Property4,162/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,371/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain32.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,132 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute39 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Bruce Crossing was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.