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Iron River, Michigan, in Iron county, is 113 miles N of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 214 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 1,929.
In Iron River, about 46% of adults are married. Lots of people in Iron River live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.
The government tells us that Iron River features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.
In 2000, Iron River had a median family income of $33,942. Home offices are common in Iron River.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Iron River residents, with $600. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Iron River, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around Iron River -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Iron River.
In Iron River, 85% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Comparing Iron River to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Senior Citizens | | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults |  |  |
| People Above Poverty | |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home |  | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals |  | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | |  |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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