The Town FilesHoughton County, Michigan
37,693 people. The median home is worth $159,900 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $58,899.
Towns in Houghton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton | 8,386 | $254,500 | $43,456 | 21.7 |
| Calumet | 6,263 | $99,800 | $52,836 | 41.8 |
| Hancock | 4,501 | $165,600 | $59,519 | 31.9 |
| Portage | 3,189 | $204,700 | $66,652 | 33.2 |
| Adams | 2,540 | $118,000 | $63,914 | 33.9 |
People and housing
| Houghton County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,900 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $840 | $955 |
| Median household income | $58,899 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 32.2 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.5% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
12,124 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,867 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 978 storm events in Houghton County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Houghton County has been included in 9 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| August 2, 2018 | Flood | DR-4381: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 6, 2002 | Flood | DR-1413: Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).