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West Ishpeming, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Marquette County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,714
Population
917/sq mi density
$80,500
Median Income
$33,350 per capita
$166,100
Home Value
$176,729 Zillow
$1,048
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
61
Violent Crime/100K
1,375 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$80,500 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,100 home value, $1,048/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
West Ishpeming has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,482 ft (452 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 917/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4884°N, 87.7171°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Marquette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in |
West Ishpeming has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 14°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.3").