At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$27,171 per capita
Home Value
$166,300
Zillow: $229,748
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
20.9%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
17.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Michigamme a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 20.9% (481% 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 $229,748. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
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 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population196
Median Age63.0 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans19.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$27,171
Unemployment20.9%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$374M
Avg Weekly Wage$981
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,300
Rent
Ownership98.9%
Zillow$229,748
Housing Units238
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,296/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
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
Broadband66.0%
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.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.