Michigan
Ishpeming is a small city in Michigan with a population of 6,173. Residents earn $52,717 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ishpeming receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Ishpeming offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ishpeming is $52,717, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 17.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ishpeming is $109,200, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Ishpeming is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 61 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,375 per 100,000, 30% below the national average.
26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Ishpeming has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,717 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,740 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,051 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,951 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,762 |
| County GDP | $3,597M |
| Restaurants | 184 |
| Healthcare | 217 |
| Retail | 260 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,514 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.05% |
| Commute Time | 18.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $109,200 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $176,729 |
| Median List Price | $165,000 |
| Median List Price | $165,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $158 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $688 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,514 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.05% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% |
| Depression | 30.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,011/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 217 |
| Total Violent | 61.1/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 30.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 30.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,374.7/100K |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 76.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,237.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 61.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.3 inches |
| 20% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 705/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4703°N, 87.6751°W |
| County FIPS | 26103 |
Winner: Democrat by 8.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.3% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 705/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 217 |
| Restaurants | 184 |
| Retail Stores | 260 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 18.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |