The Town FilesDickinson County, Michigan
25,954 people. The median home is worth $153,300 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $65,156.
Towns in Dickinson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Mountain | 7,518 | $141,600 | $59,405 | 43.5 |
| Breitung | 5,831 | $175,300 | $72,343 | 56.8 |
| Kingsford | 5,139 | $132,100 | $61,635 | 40.7 |
| Norway | 2,840 | $91,100 | $63,846 | 43.7 |
People and housing
| Dickinson County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $797 | $955 |
| Median household income | $65,156 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 46.9 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
13,798 jobs in 2024, average pay $57,141 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 478 storm events in Dickinson County from 1996 to 2026, with 7 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Dickinson County has been included in 5 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 |
| 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).