At a Glance
Median Income
$90,313
$46,048 per capita
Home Value
$232,900
Zillow: $420,579
Violent Crime
197/100K
5,039/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Ironton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ironton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ironton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ironton residents earn a median household income of $90,313 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,048. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 599 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ironton is $232,900 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,579. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Ironton reports 197 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,039/100K.
Education
44.2% of adults in Ironton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ironton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population187
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density183/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,313
Per Capita$46,048
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$855M
Avg Weekly Wage$826
Housing
A+
Home Value$232,900
Rent
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$420,579
Housing Units149
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent197/100K
Property5,039/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,259/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation661 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute15 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ironton was built in 1957.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pellston Regional/Emmet County (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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