Houghton County , Michigan
Population: 37,428 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $56,573 Home $140,300 Rent $767/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 37,428 residents, Houghton County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Michigan and neighboring counties alike.
$56,573
Median Income
household
$140,300
Home Value
median
$767/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $56,573 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,441 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% |
| Median Home Value | $140,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $767/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 37,428 |
| Median Age | 32.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 36.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
33.7%
Obesity
9.8%
Diabetes
15.7%
Smoking
31.5%
High Blood Pressure
22.4%
No Physical Activity
27.0%
Depression
30.9%
Insufficient Sleep
77.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 24.3 · 24th national percentile
🌊 Flood
14.00
🌪️ Tornado
6.20
🔥 Wildfire
22.74
❄️ Winter Storm
85.30
☀️ Drought
20.32
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