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South Range, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Keweenaw County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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 253 sunny days/yr
175 Violent Crime/100K 764 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,583 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,300 home value, $765/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
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
Violent Crime
175/100K
54% below
764/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
253 sunny days/yr

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
22%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Range 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

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 0.8% (78% 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.

Safety & Crime

South Range reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 764/100K.

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. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population587
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,631/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,583
Per Capita$31,998
Unemployment0.8%
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%

Crime

F
Violent175/100K
Property764/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.