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Comprehensive Data Report

Pelkie, MI

ZIP Code 49958

Houghton County

Population
839
Median Income
$47,679
Home Value
$137,900
Livability
60/100
Total Population
839
Median Household Income
$47,679
Median Home Value
$137,900
Median Rent
-$666,666,666

Key Insights

What the data tells us about this area

Safety score of 45/100 suggests higher crime rates. Consider additional safety precautions.

Median age of 53 years suggests an established, mature community.

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Population Density
839 residents
Median Age
52.8 years
Safety Score
45/100
Below average safety

Livability Score

Overall quality of life rating based on key factors

Overall Livability
60
Fair
Out of 100

Score Breakdown

Amenities
76/100
Cost of Living
100/100
Safety
45/100
Education
28/100
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Employment
50/100
Housing
79/100
Weather
63/100

Data Sources & Accuracy

Official Government Data:Demographics and housing statistics are from the U.S. Census Bureau API (American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates). Weather and climate data comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) API with official climate normals from the nearest weather station. Crime statistics are from the FBI Crime Data Explorer API, with county-level data when available, otherwise state-level official data.
Modeled Estimates:Schools and some economic indicators are currently modeled using statistical methods based on national averages and regional patterns. For critical decisions, verify with official sources:

Learn more about our data sources and methodology on our Data Sources page.

Location Map

Pelkie, MI 49958

Coordinates: 46.7402°, -88.7479°Open in Google Maps

Cost of Living

Compared to national average (100 = US average)

Overall Cost Index
-7799931
Lower than avg
100 = US National Average

Cost Index by Category

Housing
-19047595
Below avg
Transportation
-1904670
Below avg
Healthcare
-952285
Below avg
Groceries
-2857054
Below avg
Utilities
-1523716
Below avg
Overall
-7799931
Below avg

Economy & Employment

Job market and economic indicators

Labor Force
5,063,414,000
Employment Rate
94.8%
Avg. Commute
22 min
Work From Home
8%

Top Industries by Employment

Industry Breakdown

Professional Services
15.9%
Retail Trade
15.3%
Healthcare & Social Assistance
13.4%
Manufacturing
12.9%
Education
7.4%
Total Employed
4,799,371,000
Total Unemployed
264,043,000
Unemployment Rate
5.2%

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Demographics Overview

Comprehensive population statistics and demographic breakdown

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Distribution

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Median Age
52.8 years
Per Capita Income
$25,206
Poverty Rate
30.9%