Sign In Register

Michigamme, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Baraga County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
196 Population 82/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $27,171 per capita
$166,300 Home Value $193,218 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
61 Violent Crime/100K 1,375 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$166,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Michigamme, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$27,171 per capita
Home Value
$166,300
41% below
Zillow: $193,218
Violent Crime
61/100K
84% below
1,375/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Michigamme Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Michigamme's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
59%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
219%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Michigamme a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Michigamme residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,171. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 211 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Michigamme is $166,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,218. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Michigamme reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,375/100K.

Education

26.0% of adults in Michigamme hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Michigamme has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population196
Median Age63.0 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$27,171
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$374M
Avg Weekly Wage$981

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,300
Rent
Ownership98.9%
Zillow$193,218
Housing Units238
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

F
Violent61/100K
Property1,375/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,296/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,615 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Michigamme was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.