Living in Dickinson County, Michigan

Dickinson County is a county in Michigan with a population of around 25,788. The main communities are Iron Mountain, Kingsford, Norway.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $665/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $156K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.5%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 27°F) and cool summers (highs around 72°F). The area has hurricane risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Dickinson County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 47 and a predominantly working-class population (26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.