Ironwood, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Iron County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,004
Population
760/sq mi density
$37,191
Median Income
$32,293 per capita
$74,900
Home Value
$112,203 Zillow
$555
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
203
Violent Crime/100K
527 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$37,191 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,900 home value, $555/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ironwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 185.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,566 ft (477 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4522°N, 90.1504°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Iron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 101 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in |
Ironwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 11°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").