The Town FilesChippewa County, Michigan
36,295 people. The median home is worth $161,900 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $62,217.
Towns in Chippewa County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sault Ste. Marie | 13,337 | $139,400 | $55,328 | 34.0 |
| Kinross | 6,139 | $127,300 | $61,250 | 37.8 |
| Soo | 2,966 | $241,200 | $79,107 | 49.3 |
| Pickford | 2,791 | $167,400 | $99,688 | 39.6 |
| Kincheloe | 2,587 | $110,700 | $57,644 | 31.4 |
People and housing
| Chippewa County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,900 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $797 | $955 |
| Median household income | $62,217 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 41.6 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
12,793 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,748 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 163 storm events in Chippewa County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Chippewa County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 10, 1994 | Freezing | DR-1028: Severe Deep Freeze |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
| March 2, 1977 | Drought | EM-3035: Drought |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).