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Copper City, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Keweenaw County County
Copper City, MI
At a Glance
How Copper City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Copper City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Copper City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Copper City residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,646. The unemployment rate stands at 19.9% (453% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% 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 Copper City is $85,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,841. Median rent is $850/month, with 27.5% 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
Copper City reports 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,184/100K.
Education
10.8% of adults in Copper City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Copper City 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.