Iron River, Michigan | |
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 Iron River City Hall (2010) | |
%2c_MI.png) Location withinIron County | |
  Iron River Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Coordinates:46°5′47″N88°38′26″W / 46.09639°N 88.64056°W /46.09639; -88.64056 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iron |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.76 sq mi (17.50 km2) |
| • Land | 6.74 sq mi (17.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.019 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,512 ft (461 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 3,007 |
| • Density | 446.4/sq mi (172.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 49935 |
| Area code | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-40980[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1620325[3] |
| Website | www |
Iron River is a city inIron County,Michigan, United States. As of the2020 census, the city population was 3,007. The city is situated at the southeast corner ofIron River Township, but is administratively autonomous.
A post office called Iron River has been in operation since 1885.[4] The city took its name from the nearbyIron River.[5]
On July 1, 2000, the city ofStambaugh and the village ofMineral Hills were consolidated with the City of Iron River.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.76 square miles (17.51 km2), of which 6.74 square miles (17.46 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[6]
The area is noted for its vast forest land, scenic lakes, and winter sports.
Iron River and the surrounding area is home of many lakes, and is not far from Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes. In the summer, many people frequent the beaches, in the winter, there are often tents for ice fishing on the frozen lakes.[7]
| Climate data for Stambaugh, Michigan, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1896–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 55 (13) | 66 (19) | 83 (28) | 92 (33) | 100 (38) | 98 (37) | 103 (39) | 100 (38) | 96 (36) | 88 (31) | 75 (24) | 59 (15) | 103 (39) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 38.9 (3.8) | 46.7 (8.2) | 58.7 (14.8) | 72.7 (22.6) | 82.8 (28.2) | 87.4 (30.8) | 87.8 (31.0) | 86.7 (30.4) | 82.9 (28.3) | 74.9 (23.8) | 57.1 (13.9) | 44.0 (6.7) | 90.4 (32.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 21.2 (−6.0) | 25.5 (−3.6) | 36.8 (2.7) | 49.7 (9.8) | 64.1 (17.8) | 73.3 (22.9) | 77.0 (25.0) | 75.0 (23.9) | 67.3 (19.6) | 53.2 (11.8) | 37.9 (3.3) | 26.3 (−3.2) | 50.6 (10.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 10.7 (−11.8) | 12.8 (−10.7) | 23.1 (−4.9) | 36.9 (2.7) | 50.6 (10.3) | 60.1 (15.6) | 63.7 (17.6) | 61.5 (16.4) | 54.0 (12.2) | 41.8 (5.4) | 29.2 (−1.6) | 17.4 (−8.1) | 38.5 (3.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 0.3 (−17.6) | 0.1 (−17.7) | 9.4 (−12.6) | 24.1 (−4.4) | 37.2 (2.9) | 46.8 (8.2) | 50.4 (10.2) | 47.9 (8.8) | 40.8 (4.9) | 30.5 (−0.8) | 20.5 (−6.4) | 8.5 (−13.1) | 26.4 (−3.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −24.4 (−31.3) | −25.0 (−31.7) | −16.9 (−27.2) | 6.2 (−14.3) | 21.6 (−5.8) | 30.6 (−0.8) | 36.9 (2.7) | 34.5 (1.4) | 26.3 (−3.2) | 16.5 (−8.6) | −0.6 (−18.1) | −16.4 (−26.9) | −29.6 (−34.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −43 (−42) | −45 (−43) | −33 (−36) | −12 (−24) | 10 (−12) | 23 (−5) | 27 (−3) | 26 (−3) | 15 (−9) | 2 (−17) | −17 (−27) | −41 (−41) | −45 (−43) |
| Averageprecipitation inches (mm) | 1.09 (28) | 0.96 (24) | 1.49 (38) | 2.55 (65) | 3.17 (81) | 4.00 (102) | 4.15 (105) | 3.10 (79) | 3.48 (88) | 3.32 (84) | 1.76 (45) | 1.46 (37) | 30.53 (776) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 14.6 (37) | 12.5 (32) | 8.7 (22) | 7.4 (19) | 0.3 (0.76) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 2.1 (5.3) | 8.2 (21) | 13.6 (35) | 67.4 (172.06) |
| Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) | 15.1 (38) | 17.5 (44) | 14.8 (38) | 7.8 (20) | 0.4 (1.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 1.2 (3.0) | 5.5 (14) | 10.6 (27) | 20.4 (52) |
| Average precipitation days(≥ 0.01 in) | 9.9 | 7.4 | 8.2 | 10.6 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 10.9 | 10.6 | 131.5 |
| Average snowy days(≥ 0.1 in) | 9.5 | 6.8 | 5.8 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 5.6 | 8.2 | 40.1 |
| Source 1: NOAA[8] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service[9] | |||||||||||||
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 1,117 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,482 | 32.7% | |
| 1910 | 2,450 | 65.3% | |
| 1920 | 4,295 | 75.3% | |
| 1930 | 4,665 | 8.6% | |
| 1940 | 4,416 | −5.3% | |
| 1950 | 4,048 | −8.3% | |
| 1960 | 3,754 | −7.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,684 | −28.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,426 | −9.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,095 | −13.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,929 | −7.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,029 | 57.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,007 | −0.7% | |
| Note:Stambaugh andMineral Hills were consolidated with Iron River in July 2000. Source for population: U.S. Decennial Census[10] | |||
At the2010 census there were 3,029 people, 1,446 households, and 764 families living in the city. The population density was 449.4 inhabitants per square mile (173.5/km2). There were 1,770 housing units at an average density of 262.6 per square mile (101.4/km2). Theracial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9%.[11]
Of the 1,446 households, 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a single female householder, 3.8% had a single male householder, and 47.2% were non-families. 42.9% of households were one person, and 21.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.73.
The median age was 47.6 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 24.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.
At the2000 census there were 1,929 people, 876 households, and 487 families living in the city. The population density was 555.7 inhabitants per square mile (214.6/km2). There were 988 housing units at an average density of 284.6 per square mile (109.9/km2). Theracial makeup of the city was 95.33% White, 0.16% African American, 1.92% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 2.33% from two or more races. 0.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 15.4% were ofGerman, 13.4%Swedish, 13.2%Italian, 9.9%Polish, 7.8%English, 7.6%Finnish, 5.9%French and 5.1%Irish ancestry according toCensus 2000. 98.3% spokeEnglish as their first language.[2]There were 876 households, 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non-families. 40.3% of households were made up of individuals, and 23.7% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.80.
The age distribution was 21.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 30.0% who were 65 or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.
The median household income was $23,438 and the median family income was $33,942. Males had a median income of $28,083 versus $20,714 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,728. 11.9% of the population and 6.5% of families were below thepoverty line. Out of the total population, 12.5% of those under the age of 18 and 10.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
US 2 courses west toIronwood and southeast toCrystal Falls andIron Mountain.
M-73 travels southwest toWisconsin.
M-189 runs nearCaspian before continuing on to Wisconsin.Michigan's longest and reddest rail-trail.
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