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Crime in Ishpeming summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ishpeming. Key points include:
There were 67 total crimes in Ishpeming in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ishpeming is 1,081.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ishpeming is 193.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ishpeming is 887.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Ishpeming is -48.97% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Ishpeming Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ishpeming / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 67 | 1,081.5 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 193.7 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 145.3 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 55 | 887.8 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0.0 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 41 | 661.8 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 226.0 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Ishpeming summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ishpeming. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ishpeming is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ishpeming is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Ishpeming is $182,186.
The median income in Ishpeming is $52,754.
Ishpeming's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ishpeming Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ishpeming | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 52 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Ishpeming, MI Weather
The average high in Ishpeming is 51.4° and the average low is 29.1°.
There are 82.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 30.9 inches of precipitation each year with 161.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ishpeming |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 51.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 29.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 82.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 30.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 161.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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I'm from Ishpeming, proudly, but our community is far worse than Escanaba and can think of dozens of communities across Michigan and the UP that are worse.
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Ishpeming Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ishpeming
The current population in Ishpeming is 6,181. The population has decreased 4.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,181 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 6,173 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 6,191 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 6,223 | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 6,433 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 6,464 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 6,482 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 6,484 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 6,509 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 6,517 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 6,514 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 6,509 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 6,500 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 6,493 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 6,501 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ishpeming
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Ishpeming is:
89.2% White with 5,511 White residents.
0.2% African American with 14 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 30 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 66 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.3% Two Or More with 389 Two Or More residents.
2.8% Hispanic with 171 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ishpeming | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.2% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.3% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Ishpeming
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Ishpeming is 55.4% female with 3,427 female residents.
Ishpeming is 44.6% male with 2,754 male residents.
| Gender | Ishpeming | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.6% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ishpeming for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Ishpeming completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Ishpeming completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Ishpeming completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Ishpeming completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Ishpeming completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Ishpeming completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Ishpeming completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Ishpeming completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Ishpeming completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ishpeming | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ishpeming, Michigan
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4.8% of households in Ishpeming earn Less than $10,000.
8.7% of households in Ishpeming earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.7% of households in Ishpeming earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.3% of households in Ishpeming earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.8% of households in Ishpeming earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.8% of households in Ishpeming earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.6% of households in Ishpeming earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.1% of households in Ishpeming earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.8% of households in Ishpeming earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.4% of households in Ishpeming earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ishpeming | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.7% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.7% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.8% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.8% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.6% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.1% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.4% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
