At a Glance
Median Income
$36,711
$21,826 per capita
Violent Crime
156/100K
1,811/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
240 sunny days/yr
How Lake Gogebic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Gogebic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Gogebic a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Gogebic residents earn a median household income of $36,711 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,826. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Lake Gogebic reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,811/100K.
Education
8.1% of adults in Lake Gogebic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Gogebic has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population113
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female23% / 77%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$36,711
Per Capita$21,826
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$649M
Avg Weekly Wage$930
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$186,652
Housing Units124
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent156/100K
Property1,811/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,301/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,298 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband48.0%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Gogebic was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (107 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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