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Chassell, MI

Census-designated place in Houghton County, Michigan.

Population

899

Land area

3.6sq mi

People per sq mi

249

ZIP codes

0

Chassell and its ZIP codes

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Chassell at a glance

  • Chassell is 40% denser than Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $54,148, 26% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,600 (28% below Michigan).

Local data for Chassell, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chassell, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$54,148

Poverty rate

17.0%

Median home value

$167,600

Homeownership

84.4%

Bachelor's or higher

42.8%

Median age

49.4

Average commute

17.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (139), French Americans (61), Irish Americans (51).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houghton County. PPP loans are for Chassell.

Details

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

Houghton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Chassell, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.8%
  • Carpooled7.6%
  • Public transit2.3%
  • Walked3.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home11.5%

Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chassell, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

77° / 9°F

31.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chassell, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.1%

U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts

Diabetes

10.7%

U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts

Smoking

13.0%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

5.5%

U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts

Cities near Chassell

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DodgevilleCensus-designated place4.9 mi0.5
HurontownCensus-designated place5.6 mi0.2
South RangeVillage6 mi0.4
HoughtonCity6.1 mi4.4
TrimountainCensus-designated place6.2 mi0.5
PainesdaleCensus-designated place6.6 mi0.4
Atlantic MineCensus-designated place6.6 mi1.1
Dollar BayCensus-designated place6.7 mi3.9
HancockCity8.2 mi2.8
HubbellCensus-designated place11 mi1.9
Lake LindenVillage13 mi0.8
LauriumVillage15 mi0.6
CalumetVillage15 mi0.2
PelkieCensus-designated place16 mi1.3
ZebaCensus-designated place17 mi3.6
BaragaVillage17 mi2.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chassell, MI in?
Chassell is in Houghton County, Michigan.
What is the population of Chassell, MI?
About 899 people live in Chassell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chassell?
Nearby places include Dodgeville (4.9 mi), Hurontown (5.6 mi), South Range (6 mi), Houghton (6.1 mi), Trimountain (6.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023