Reaching the beautiful and rugged “Grand Canyon of Michigan” is worth a day of adventuring. Bring home a lifetime of memories. Meet new friends. Enjoy a tasty pasty and take in nature. A great alternative to manmade resorts and a place elbow-to-elbow with people. When you long for quiet and nature, pack your backpack or suitcase and come to Baraga County.
Census |
2010 |
2015 |
| Population | 8,860 | 8,740 |
Labor Force |
2015 |
2016 |
| Total Labor Force | 3,306 | 3,217 |
| Employed | 3,016 | 2,989 |
| Unemployment | 8.80% | 7.1% |
Major Employers That Export
|
2015 |
2016 |
| Certainteed | 152 | 160 |
| Pettibone Traverse Lift LLC | 75 | 72 |
| Erickson Lumber & True Value | 28 | 8 |
| Peninsula Powder Coating | 31 | 45 |
| Selkey Manufacturing | 12 | 12 |
Other Employers
|
2015 |
2016 |
| KBIC Casino | 179 | 175 |
| MI Department of Corrections | 301 | 301 |
| Baraga Co. Memorial Hospital | 191 | 184 |
| Baraga County Extended Care | 85 | 80 |
| L’Anse Township Schools | 119 | 133 |
| Baraga Area School District | 45 | 45 |
| Baraga County | 34 | 26 |
| Keweenaw Bay Indian Community | 334 | 334 |
Education & Training |
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Public Schools (Enrollment) |
2015 |
2016 |
| Baraga Area Schools | 430 | 413 |
| L’Anse Area Schools | 658 | 640 |
| Arvon Township Schools | 9 | 12 |
| Public Total | 1,097 | 1,065 |
Private Schools |
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| Pelkie Mennonite School | 0 | 0 |
| Sacred Heart School | 64 | 64 |
| Private Total | 64 | 64 |
Colleges & Universities (Enrollment) |
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| Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College | 91 | 104 |
| Finlandia University (Located in Hancock) | 536 | 614 |
| Gogebic Community College (Located in Ironwood) | 1,053 | 1,110 |
| Michigan Technological University (Located in Houghton) | 7,242 | 7,270 |
| Northern Michigan University (Located in Marquette) | 8,303 | 7,750 |
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Baraga County Government Information, Public Records
Ojibwa Casino/Resort, Shrine of the Snowshoe Priest, Lake Trout Festival, Albert Village Museum, Aura Jamboree, Baraga County Historical Museum, Baraga County Fair (August), Hanka Homestead, Henry Ford’s Model Sawmill Village, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Pow-Wow
Baraga County Memorial Hospital, Baraga County Extended Care, Bayside Village, Covington Rest Home, New Day Treatment Center
Public Safety: Baraga Police, Baraga County Sherriff, Michigan State Police, L’Anse Police
Fire Services: Twp. of Baraga, Aura Volunteer Fire, Covington Volunteer Fire, L’Anse Fire Department
Ambulance Services: Bay Ambulance, Inc., Covington Twp. Ambulance Service
Baraga County Federal Credit Union, Baraga Village Revolving Loan Fund, Citizens Bank, Superior National Bank & Trust
Local: AT&T, Baraga Telephone Company, SprintCellular: AT&T, Verizon
Internet: up.net, Charter Communications
Electricity: U.P. Power Company, Wisconsin Electric
Natural Gas: SEMCO
Water and Sewer: Municipal, Wells and septic systems
Waste Disposal: Waste Management
Baraga State Park, Craig Lake State Park, Huron Bay & Huron Islands, Keweenaw Bay, L’Anse and Baraga on Lake Superior, L’Anse Big Bay Snowmobile Trail, L’Anse Golf Course, L’Anse Twp. Park, Lac View Snowmobile Trail, Mount Arvon (Michigan’s Highest Peak), Recreational harbor facilities, 28 miles of ORV and Snowmobile Trails, 16 miles of Hiking/Biking/Skiing Trails, 7 Waterfalls, Sand Point Lighthouse
Climate |
High (ºF) |
Low (ºF) |
| Summer | 78 | 54 |
| Winter | 20 | 2 |
| Snowfall | 185.2 inches annually | |
Industrial & Commercial
|
2015 |
2016 |
| Retail Trade | 26 | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 22 |
| Construction | 15 | 15 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 23 | 21 |
| Accommodations and food services | 21 | 20 |
| Other services, except public administration | 20 | 19 |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 12 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 14 |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 8 |
| Administrative and waste services | 7 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 7 |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 2 | 3 |
| Professional and technical services | 5 | 5 |
| Information | 3 | 4 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 1 | 2 |
| Mining | 2 | 2 |
| Utilities | 1 | 1 |
3 – 20+ Acre Parks, Class A Road, Municipal Water &
Bus lines: Greyhound
Rail Carriers: Wisconsin Central
Airports: Houghton County Memorial, Sawyer International Airport
Airlines: United Airlines, Skywest Airlines, Delta Connection
US-41, US-141, M-28, M-38
Nearest Central Cities (Miles) |
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| Green Bay, WI | 143 | Chicago, IL | 350 |
A complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations, and facilities can be
found at www.baragacounty.org.
Developed by Northern Initiatives / Home Events Partners Resources Annual Meeting