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Calumet, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Keweenaw County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
676 Population 3,380/sq mi density
$25,234 Median Income $22,463 per capita
$82,500 Home Value $132,535 Zillow
$640 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$25,234 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, $640/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Calumet, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$25,234
66% below
$22,463 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
71% below
Zillow: $132,535
Median Rent
$640/mo
45% below
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
434/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
25% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
38.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
253 sunny days/yr

How Calumet Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
34%
Home Value
29%
Rent
55%
Poverty
310%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Calumet 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

Calumet residents earn a median household income of $25,234 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,463. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 85 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Calumet is $82,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,535. Median rent is $640/month, with 30.5% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Calumet reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 434/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

25.2% of adults in Calumet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Calumet has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population676
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density3,380/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

D
Median Income$25,234
Per Capita$22,463
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty38.5%
County GDP$77M
Avg Weekly Wage$684

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,500
Rent$640
Ownership28.1%
Zillow$132,535
Housing Units542
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property434/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary145/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death6,845/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,210 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute16 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Calumet was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.