Iron County is located in the west central region of the Upper Peninsula and borders Wisconsin to the south. Geographically,it is the fourth largest in the state by square miles. Primary sectors of the economy include forestry, tourism and long-time key manufacturers all centered around the bountiful resources within the county. These resources include northern hardwood and pine forests, numerous lakes, rivers, and streams and a dedicated workforce. The county boasts an economic development-friendly environment with a variety of incentives to businesses for creating new jobs in safe clean communities.
Census | 2010 | 2015 | % Change |
Population | 11,817 | 11,348 | -3.97% |
Labor Force |
2015 |
2016 |
Total Labor Force | 5,265 | 5,319 |
Employed | 4,911 | 5,022 |
Unemployment | 6.70% | 5.6% |
Major Manufacturers
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2015 |
2016 |
Lake Shore Systems, Inc. (Previously Oldenburg Group) | 129 | 125 |
Krist Oil Co. | 73 | 137 |
Connor-AGA Sports Flooring | 129 | 125 |
Lester Detterbeck Enterprises | 22 | 22 |
Magiglide Inc | 18 | 21 |
Dina Mia Kitchens Inc | 14 | 14 |
Northeastern Products Corp | 16 | 25 |
John’s Industries, Inc | 20 | 20 |
Other Major Employers
|
2015 |
2016 |
Iron County Medical Facility | 344 | 368 |
NORTHSTAR Health System | 271 | 279 |
Ski Brule | 150 | 150 |
West Iron County Public Schools | 100 | 96 |
Angeli Foods Co | 102 | 103 |
Aramark | 103 | 103 |
Forest Park School District | 53 | 52 |
Iron River Care Center | 71 | 71 |
Global Response North Corp. | 44 | 44 |
Riverside Bar & Pizzeria | 14 | 14 |
Education & Training |
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K-12 Schools (Enrollment) |
2015 |
2016 |
Forest Park District | 435 | 438 |
West Iron District | 850 | 856 |
Total | 1,285 | 1,294 |
Colleges & Universities |
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Bay de Noc (Located in Iron Mountain) | ||
Gogebic Community College (Located in Ironwood) |
Amasa Community, Crystal Falls Community, West Iron District, Porter School Library and Resource Center
UPWARD Talent Council Michigan Works!
Aspirus Iron River, Dickinson-Iron District Health Department, Iron County Medical Care Facility, Iron River Care Center, Marquette Medical Clinic, Northpoint Behavioral Health Care, Victorian Heights Assisted Living
Marquette Medical Clinic, Iron County Internal Medicine, Northpointe Behavioral Health Care
Iron River Care Center, Iron County Medical Care Facility
Victorian Heights Assisted Living
Greater Iron County EMS/Marquette GHS, NORTHSTAR Health System
Sheriff Department, Michigan State Police, Department of Natural Resources, City of Caspian Police,
City of Crystal Falls Police, Iron River Police, UPSET
Climate (Average Temperatures) |
High (ºF) |
Low (ºF) |
Summer | 79 | 52 |
Winter | 22 | 1 |
Snowfall | 85 inches annually |
Average Precipitation (inches) |
Annual 2010 |
Snow | 78 |
Rain | 32 |
Growing Season | 84 |
Iron County Government Directory, Public Records, Iron County Chamber of Commerce
The Crystal Falls Industrial Park is designated as a Renaissance Zone
Tax Abatements & Incentives available in Iron River and Caspian as Core
Communities & under Brownfield laws. Other communities by project.
First National Bank of Crystal Falls, Wells Fargo, Citizens Bank, Miners State Bank – Iron River, CoVantage Credit Union, Iron County Revolving Loan Fund,Superior Iron Range Community Federal CU
Industrial and Commercial
|
2015 |
2016 |
Construction | 51 | 49 |
Retail Trade | 50 | 52 |
Professional and technical services | 31 | 33 |
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 16 | 18 |
Healthcare and social assistance | 22 | 22 |
Manufacturing | 13 | 12 |
Finance and insurance | 13 | 13 |
Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 21 |
Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 13 |
Wholesale trade | 11 | 11 |
Administrative and waste services | 12 | 11 |
Information | 8 | 2 |
Arts, entertainment and recreation | 6 | 7 |
Utilities | 4 | 5 |
Management of companies and enterprises | 2 | 2 |
Crystal Falls, Caspian, Iron River, Amasa Industrial Development District
Motor Carrier:UP Special Delivery
Air Service: Commercial Carriers through the Ford Airport in Iron Mountain
Airlines: United Airlines, Skywest Airlines
Bus Lines: Indian Trails (Iron River/Crystal Falls only)
US-2, US-141, M-69, M-73, M-189, Forest Route 16
Local: AT&T
Cellular: AT&T, Verizon
Communications: WIKB Radio 99.1 FM, 1230 AM, Iron County Reporter Iron Mountain Daily News
ISPs: UP.net, UPlogon.com, Diisd.org, Iron River Co-op T.V., Fast Air Internet
Electricity: U.P. Power Company, We Energies, City of Crystal Falls
Natural Gas: DTE EnergyWater
Water: Municipal, Private Wells
Waste Disposal: Waste Management
Other |
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Iron County Chamber of Commerce | |
Groomed Snowmobile Trails | 250 Miles |
Blue Ribbon Trout Streams | 4 |
Lakes | 150+ |
Complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations, and facilities can be found at www.ironcounty.net.