Ishpeming, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Marquette County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,173
Population
705/sq mi density
$52,717
Median Income
$26,740 per capita
$109,200
Home Value
$201,500 Zillow
$688
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
194
Violent Crime/100K
936 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$52,717 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,200 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ishpeming has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The area receives 196.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 705/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4703°N, 87.6751°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Marquette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 19.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.0 in |
Ishpeming has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 14°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (1.2").