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Pelkie, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Houghton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
32 Population 24/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 1,258 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Pelkie, MI

At a Glance

Violent Crime
66/100K
83% below
1,258/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
40% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
253 sunny days/yr

How Pelkie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pelkie a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Pelkie reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,258/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Pelkie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pelkie has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population32
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female88% / 13%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$16,072
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$158,354
Housing Units49
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent66/100K
Property1,258/100K

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death7,052/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation679 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Broadband27.0%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Pelkie was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.