West Ishpeming, MI
Living in West Ishpeming
Bikeability
8
Walkability
2
Commute
70
Public Transit
17
Affordability
93
Public Safety
94
Airports
2
Hospitals
72
Colleges
53
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
8
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Ishpeming, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Ishpeming, MI
Father Marquette Elementary School
16 miles, E
Discovery Central
16 miles, E
Fr Marquette Middle School
16 miles, E
Sacred Heart School
39 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near West Ishpeming, MI
Northern Michigan University
16 miles, E
Michigan Technological University
59 miles, NW
Finlandia University
60 miles, NW
East-West University
119 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Ishpeming, MI
Bell Hospital
2 miles, NE
Marquette General Hospital
15 miles, E
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
38 miles, NW
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
50 miles, S
Airports
Airports near West Ishpeming, MI
Ford Airport
50 miles, S
Houghton County Memorial Airport
59 miles, NW
Delta County Airport
61 miles, SE
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
103 miles, SW