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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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