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Copper Harbor, MI

Michigan

Copper Harbor is a small town in Michigan with a population of 135. Residents earn $54,286 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
135 Population 89/sq mi density
$54,286 Median Income $36,839 per capita
$285,400 Home Value $268,078 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,286 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$285,400 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,286
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $285,400
1% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 67.3%
100% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.6%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

How Copper Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population135
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans100.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,286
Per Capita$36,839
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$77M
Commute20 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$285,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$268,078
Housing Units128
Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity31.6%
Uninsured4.3%
Smoking12.2%
Depression23.7%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation615 ft (187 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+67.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+37.8%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute20 min
Broadband64.0%
EV Stations3

Is Copper Harbor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Copper Harbor receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Copper Harbor stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Copper Harbor is $54,286, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Copper Harbor is $285,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Copper Harbor is a highly educated community — 67.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Copper Harbor has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Copper Harbor has a population of 135 with a density of 89 people per square mile. The median age is 40.3 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

135
Total Population
89
People / sq mi
40.3yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40%
Female 60%

Race & Ethnicity

Copper Harbor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Copper Harbor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Copper Harbor is $54,286, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Copper Harbor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,286
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,839
Avg Weekly Wage$684
IRS Avg AGI$67,299

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)85
County GDP$77M

Business (County)

Restaurants19
Retail9
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,600
89% above US avg
Cost of Living96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.8 min
Drive Alone53.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Copper Harbor is $285,400, 1% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $268,078.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$285,400
1% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$268,078

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden23.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.8%
Housing Units128
Median Year Built1965

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,600
89% above US avg
Effective Rate2.31%
In Copper Harbor, 31.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 4.3% of residents lack health insurance. 12.2% are current smokers. 23.7% report depression. 17.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Copper Harbor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.6%
2% below US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.0%
Asthma9.5%
COPD5.9%
Cancer8.0%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.2%
13% below US avg
Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity17.8%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress14.5%
Physical Distress10.9%
Short Sleep31.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Uninsured4.3%
50% below US avg
Checkup Rate68.6%
Dental Visits60.1%
Premature Death6,845/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access76.7%
Copper Harbor has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.1 inches. The area enjoys 249 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.8°F
24% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.1 inches
13% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation615 ft (187 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates47.4679°N, 87.8699°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 67.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.8-point margin. 64.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 42.8%

Winner: Republican by 12.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+67.3%
100% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+37.8%
School Test Score5.23
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density89/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access64.0%
EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Restaurants19
Retail Stores9

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.8 min
Drive Alone53.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

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