Iron County , Michigan
Population: 11,650 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $53,614 Home $101,500 Rent $510/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 11,650 residents, Iron County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Michigan and neighboring counties alike.
$53,614
Median Income
household
$101,500
Home Value
median
$510/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $53,614 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,488 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% |
| Median Home Value | $101,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $510/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 11,650 |
| Median Age | 53.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 20.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.0%
Obesity
15.3%
Diabetes
17.7%
Smoking
33.3%
High Blood Pressure
25.2%
No Physical Activity
28.9%
Depression
33.2%
Insufficient Sleep
82.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 55.1 · 55th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
17.65
🔥 Wildfire
43.29
❄️ Winter Storm
46.79
🌍 Earthquake
1.30
☀️ Drought
24.68
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