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Living in Gogebic County, Michigan

$509/mo
Median Rent
$110K
Median Home Price
26°F
Winter High
69°F
Summer High
5.0%
Unemployment
49
Median Age

Gogebic County is a county in Michigan with a population of around 15,431. The main communities are Ironwood, Bessemer, Wakefield.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $509/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $110K. The county has a moderate unemployment rate at 5.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 26°F) and cool summers (highs around 69°F). Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Gogebic County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 49 and a predominantly working-class population (19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.

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Top Cities and towns in Gogebic County

Bessemer

Population: 1,905

Home price:$85,261

Ironwood

Population: 5,387

Home price:$78,835

Wakefield

Population: 1,851

Home price:$91,722

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Demographics & Amenities in Gogebic County

2 Hours to major Airport

Yes

Median age

49.3 Years

Average Family Size

3.05

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Hazards in Gogebic County

Earthquakes

Very Low

Wildfires

Very Low

Hurricanes

Not Applicable

Drought

Very Low

Tornados

Relatively Low

Earthquakes

Very Low

Wildfires

Very Low

Hurricanes

Not Applicable

Drought

Very Low

Tornados

Relatively Low
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Terrain & Weather in Gogebic County

Average Summer temperature

87°F

Coast

Not near the coast

Sun

Not much sun

Precipitation

36.43 inches

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Economy in Gogebic County

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Employment rate

56.6%

Total Employer Establishments

221,060

Poverty (%)

13.1%

Unemployment rate (%)

5%

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Laws and Rights in Gogebic County

Cannabis

Legal for recreational use

Abortion

Legal before fetal viability

Gun Carry

Permit required for concealed carry

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Health inGogebic County

Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities

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Crime Statistics in Gogebic County

Robbery

0/ per 1000

Aggravated Assault

0.7/ per 1000

Burglary

1.39/ per 1000

Arson

0.13/ per 1000

Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny

Auto Theft

NA/ per 1000

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Total Violent Crimes

0.89/ per 1000

Rape

NA/ per 1000

Larcency

NA/ per 1000

Cities in Gogebic County

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