West Ishpeming, MI

Living in West Ishpeming

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 2
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 53
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Schools 8
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Residents

2.7k Population -133 (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
78% Family Households +9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate39%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office23%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van99%
Public transportation1%

Housing

$122k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$518 Median Monthly Rent +$101 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied -15% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas93%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Ishpeming

United States45
Michigan58
Marquette County19

Property Crime in West Ishpeming

United States48
Michigan43
Marquette County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 14 2 40
Feb 16 1 28
Mar 25 2 25
Apr 38 3 10
May 51 3 1
Jun 60 3 0
Jul 65 3 0
Aug 63 3 0
Sep 56 4 0
Oct 44 3 4
Nov 31 3 19
Dec 19 2 38

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Ishpeming

Inland Flooding14
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding10
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Ishpeming, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Ishpeming, MI

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Discovery Central
16 miles, E
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Sacred Heart School
39 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near West Ishpeming, MI

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Finlandia University
60 miles, NW
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East-West University
119 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Ishpeming, MI

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Bell Hospital
2 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near West Ishpeming, MI

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Ford Airport
50 miles, S
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Delta County Airport
61 miles, SE
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