West Iron County Public Schools, MI
Living in West Iron County PS
Bikeability13
Walkability31
Commute83
Public Transit13
Affordability100
Public Safety76
Airports1
Hospitals89
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.8kPopulation-675 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate43%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$9.2k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
21 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office21%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$70kMedian Home Value-$4.1k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$425Median Monthly Rent+$52 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas20%
Utility gas61%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Iron County PS
United States45
Michigan58
Iron County25
Property Crime in West Iron County PS
United States48
Michigan43
Iron County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | 1 | 22 |
| Feb | 14 | 1 | 16 |
| Mar | 24 | 2 | 15 |
| Apr | 39 | 2 | 7 |
| May | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Nov | 30 | 2 | 11 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 22 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Iron County PS
Inland Flooding21
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Iron County Public Schools, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Iron County Public Schools, MI
Conserve School
27 miles, W
Christ Lutheran School
32 miles, SW
Sacred Heart School
39 miles, N
Pelkie Mennonite School
41 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near West Iron County Public Schools, MI
Michigan Technological University
63 miles, N
Finlandia University
63 miles, N
Northern Michigan University
68 miles, E
East-West University
93 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Iron County Public Schools, MI
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc
10 miles, SE
Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital
31 miles, SW
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
39 miles, NE
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
44 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near West Iron County Public Schools, MI
Ford Airport
41 miles, SE
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
53 miles, SW
Houghton County Memorial Airport
67 miles, N
Delta County Airport
87 miles, SE