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Calumet, MI
Village in Houghton County, Michigan.
Population
645
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,239
ZIP codes
0
Calumet and its ZIP codes
Calumet at a glance
- Calumet is about 18 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $26,667, 63% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,400 (64% below Michigan) and median rent is $667 a month.
Local data for Calumet, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Calumet, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$26,667
Poverty rate
42.6%
Median home value
$84,400
Median rent
$667/mo
Homeownership
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
15.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (117), Irish Americans (72), Italian Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houghton County. PPP loans are for Calumet.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,656
12,476 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,874
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$319M
FY 2026, $8,544 per person
How people get to work
Calumet, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.2%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked28.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 15.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Calumet, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
978
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 10°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Calumet, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Calumet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LauriumVillage | 1.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Copper CityVillage | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake LindenVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| AhmeekVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.1 |
| HubbellCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.9 |
| FultonCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| MohawkCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.2 |
| Dollar BayCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.9 |
| HancockCity | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| HoughtonCity | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| HurontownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| DodgevilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Atlantic MineCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Eagle RiverCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.2 |
| South RangeVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| ChassellCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Calumet, MI in?
- Calumet is in Houghton County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Calumet, MI?
- About 645 people live in Calumet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Calumet?
- Nearby places include Laurium (1.1 mi), Copper City (4 mi), Lake Linden (4.2 mi), Ahmeek (4.5 mi), Hubbell (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023