Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (4) F
Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum
Museum
Cliffs Shaft Museum
Museum
Country Village Cinema V
Cinema
National Ski Hall of Fame
Museum
Vista Theater
Theatre Arts
Negaunee Historical Society Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (6) F
Paradise Bar
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Blimpie
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Ralph's Deli
Deli
Jackson's Pit
Bar
Iron Town Pasties
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Ishpeming Senior Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Negaunee Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Jim's Jubilee Foods
Grocery Store
Jim's Jubilee Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (5) F
Lake Angeline Park
Park
Lake Bancroft Park
Park
RAMBA Trailhead - The HOB
Park
Ishpeming Township Recreation Area
Park
Sunnyside Park
Park
Jackson Park
Park
Al Quaal Recreation Area
Park
Jackson Mine Park
Park
Breitung Park
Park
Shops (5) F
Elaine's Place
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Holiday
Convenience Store
Westgate Shell
Convenience Store
Bucks Party Store
Convenience Store
Krist
Convenience Store
Holiday
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Ishpeming.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
Ishpeming Senior Center Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Bessemer Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Negaunee Senior Center Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Ishpeming is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A-

Ishpeming crime rates are 1,031 per 100k, which is 49% lower than Michigan
Property Crime
741 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
290 crimes per 100k B
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employment D-

The median income in Ishpeming is $46,783 - which is 8% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$46,783 F
Unemployment Rate
4.3% D
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Ishpeming Fire Department
Fire Station
Ishpeming Fire Department
Fire Station
Ishpeming Police Department
Police
Ishpeming Township Fire Department
Fire Station
West Ishpeming Dental Clinic
Dentist
Bell Hospital
Hospital
Teal Lake Medical Center
Clinic
Negaunee City Police Department
Police
Negaunee Fire Department
Fire Station
Snyder Drug Store
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Ishpeming home prices are $88,600 - which is 31% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$88,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Ishpeming graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% A-
Elementary Schools (3) F
Ishpeming Middle School
Aspen Ridge Elementary School
Birchview School
Negaunee Middle School
High Schools (2) F
Ishpeming High School
Westwood High School
Negaunee High School
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division
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ratings D-

Ishpeming has an overall rating of 53% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes C-
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A small town with a lot of problems! 2.5 rating By MrAlex ( Apr 12, 2018) I grew up here and intend to move at some point. Ishpeming has got issues with drugs and property crimes, there's not much to do, the weather is horrendous, and while some people here are nice, about 80% of them aren't! It also snows here way too much. But hey, at least the local ...Read More shops and restaurants are good. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ishpeming? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lake Angeline Park
      Lake Bancroft Park
      RAMBA Trailhead - The HOB
      Ishpeming Township Recreation Area
      Sunnyside Park
      Jackson Park
      Al Quaal Recreation Area
      Jackson Mine Park

      Entertainment

      Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum
      Cliffs Shaft Museum
      Country Village Cinema V
      National Ski Hall of Fame
      Vista Theater
      Negaunee Historical Society Museum

      Food & Drink

      Paradise Bar
      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      Blimpie
      Burger King
      Ralph's Deli
      Jackson's Pit
      Iron Town Pasties

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Ishpeming? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Ishpeming.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ishpeming? The cost of living in Ishpeming is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Michigan.
      Ishpeming
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ishpeming? Ishpeming crime rates are 1,031, which are 49% lower than Michigan
      Total Crime
      1,031 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 98

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Ishpeming? The median income in Ishpeming is $46,783 which is 8% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $46,78315% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,0279% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      8% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Ishpeming a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Bell Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Ishpeming home prices? Ishpeming home prices are $88,600 - which is 31% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $88,60052% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $52645% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      14% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Ishpeming have good schools? The Ishpeming graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      5% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Ishpeming a good place to live? Ishpeming has an overall rating of 53% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      53%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      1 total surveys

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