Bessemer, MI
Living in Bessemer
Bikeability12
Walkability44
Commute100
Public Transit15
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports1
Hospitals85
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.8kPopulation-284 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate42%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector68%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle1%
Walked4%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$56kMedian Home Value+$7.9k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$355Median Monthly Rent-$16 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier54%
Home Value
Less than $50K46%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas8%
Utility gas76%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bessemer
United States45
Michigan58
Gogebic County7
Property Crime in Bessemer
United States48
Michigan43
Gogebic County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 2 | 33 |
| Feb | 15 | 1 | 22 |
| Mar | 25 | 2 | 20 |
| Apr | 39 | 3 | 8 |
| May | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 44 | 4 | 4 |
| Nov | 30 | 3 | 19 |
| Dec | 17 | 2 | 32 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bessemer
Inland Flooding12
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bessemer, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bessemer, MI
Bluff View Christian School
1 miles, NE
All Saints Catholic Academy
6 miles, W
All Saints Catholic Academy
6 miles, W
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School
40 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Bessemer, MI
Northland College
40 miles, W
Finlandia University
82 miles, NE
Michigan Technological University
84 miles, NE
University of Wisconsin-Superior
98 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bessemer, MI
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
3 miles, W
Memorial Medical Center
40 miles, W
Flambeau Hospital
42 miles, SW
Howard Young Medical Center
44 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Bessemer, MI
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
65 miles, SE
Houghton County Memorial Airport
88 miles, NE
Ford Airport
103 miles, SE
Duluth International Airport
105 miles, W