South Range, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Keweenaw County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
587 Population 1,631/sq mi density
$54,583 Median Income $31,998 per capita
$85,300 Home Value $210,679 Zillow
$765 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,583 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,300 home value, $765/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

South Range, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,583
27% below
$31,998 per capita
Home Value
$85,300
70% below
Zillow: $210,679
Median Rent
$765/mo
34% below
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How South Range Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
30%
Rent
66%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Range a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Range residents earn a median household income of $54,583 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,998. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 85 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Range is $85,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,679. Median rent is $765/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Education

14.8% of adults in South Range hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Range has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population587
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,631/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,583
Per Capita$31,998
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$77M
Avg Weekly Wage$684

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,300
Rent$765
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$210,679
Housing Units298
Rent Burden32.0%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,845/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain31.6 in/yr
Elevation1,142 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute11 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in South Range was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (79 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.