Michigan
Laurium is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,486. Residents earn $42,206 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Laurium receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Laurium offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Laurium is $42,206, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Laurium is $87,600, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $590 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.
Violent crime in Laurium is below the national average at 206 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,184 per 100,000, 40% below the national average.
32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Laurium has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,206 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,151 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $684 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,299 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 85 |
| County GDP | $77M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,600 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.53% |
| Commute Time | 15.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $87,600 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $119,739 |
| $/Sq Ft | $38 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 83.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $590 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,600 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.53% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 28.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,845/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.7% |
| Total Violent | 206.0/100K |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 51.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 154.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,184.4/100K |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 309.0/100K |
| Theft | 875.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,213 ft (370 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2351°N, 88.4382°W |
| County FIPS | 26083 |
Winner: Republican by 12.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.7% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 2,286/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 15.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |