Dickinson County

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This type of information can be obtained from the data gathered in 2000 by the U.S. Census Bureau. The census has enabled fact sheets to be compiled that contain population, housing, economic, and geographical data useful in determining target markets.

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Dickinson County, MI
Iron Mountain, MI
Kingsford, MI
Norway, MI

Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Office

Dickinson Area Partnership/Chamber of Commerce Lynda Zanon, Chamber Director
600 South Stephenson Avenue
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Phone: (906) 774-2002
Fax: (906) 774-2004
Internet: www.dickinsonchamber.com

Economic Development

First Step
First Step consultants hold free one-on-one sessions in most counties around the U.P., usually at the local Chamber of Commerce, and offer workshops on starting your own business.
Email: 1ststep@chartermi.net
Phone: (800) 562-9828

Dickinson Area Partnership
Bruce Orttenburger, President
600 South Stephenson Avenue
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Phone: (906) 774-2002
Fax: (906) 774-2004
Internet: www.dickinsonchamber.com

Michigan Works! Service Center
Dickinson County
200 Fairbanks
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Phone: (906) 774-3647
Fax: (906) 774-6066
Internet: www.michiganworks.org/page.cfm/62/

Northern Initiatives
P.O. Box 7009
Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: (906) 228-5571
Fax: (906) 228-5572
Internet: www.northerninitiatives.com

Population

2006 Population: 28,203
Population Density: 35.8
2000 Population: 27,472
*Largest City: Iron Mountain

Births and Deaths

A lot of births may only indicate that there is a hospital in this area and visa-versa

Births: 280
Deaths: 308

Housing

Owner Occupied Housing Units: 9,122
Median Home Value: $64,800

Income Per Capita

$37,717

Workforce Employment Rates

2006 Average Unemployment Rate: 5.3
2006 Average Work Force: 14,757
*Largest City: Iron Mountain

Crime in 2005

Murder: 0
Rape: 2
Robbery: 0
Aggravated Assault: 10
Burglary: 10
Larceny: 84
Motor Vehicle Theft: 5
Arson: 0
Index Total: 111

Licensed Drivers

includes Moped and Minor Restricted Licenses

Licensed Drivers: 21,199
Total Operator: 19,272
Total Chauffer: 1,927

Distance to Major Cities

Miles to...
310 miles to Chicago
480 miles to Detroit
420 miles to Lansing
180 miles to Milwaukee
320 miles to Minneapolis

Number of Voters

Total: 20,183

Climate

January Average Max Temp (F): 23 degrees
January Average Min Temp (F): 3 degrees
Days Below 0 Degrees: 36
Average Snowfall in Inches: 63

July Average Max Temp (F): 80 degrees
July Average Min Temp (F): 55 degrees
Days Above 90 Degrees: 5
Average Rain in Inches: 30

Growing Season: 112

Statistics courtesy of Upper Peninsula Business Register & Market Facts Guide 2007