Bessemer Township, MI

Living in Bessemer Township

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 21
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 1
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 56
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Schools 4
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Residents

1.2k Population -16 (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Black2%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate36%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector69%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$80k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$538 Median Monthly Rent +$50 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier44%

Home Value

Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity2%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas22%
Utility gas55%
Wood13%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bessemer Township

United States45
Michigan58
Gogebic County7

Property Crime in Bessemer Township

United States48
Michigan43
Gogebic County15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 11 2 33
Feb 15 1 22
Mar 25 2 20
Apr 39 3 8
May 51 3 1
Jun 61 4 0
Jul 65 4 0
Aug 64 3 0
Sep 55 4 0
Oct 43 4 4
Nov 30 2 19
Dec 17 2 32

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bessemer Township

Inland Flooding16
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding4
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bessemer Township, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bessemer Township, MI

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Conserve School
33 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Bessemer Township, MI

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Northland College
47 miles, W
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Finlandia University
81 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bessemer Township, MI

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Flambeau Hospital
40 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Bessemer Township, MI

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Ford Airport
95 miles, SE
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