Bruce Crossing, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ontonagon County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
266 Population 59/sq mi density
$70,417 Median Income $31,188 per capita
$105,100 Home Value $272,641 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$70,417 median income, 22.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,100 home value, /mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
22.1%
514% above
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

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
614%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bruce Crossing a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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 22.1% (514% 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.

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 39°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population266
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans26.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,417
Per Capita$31,188
Unemployment22.1%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain32.9 in/yr
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.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.