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Chatham, MI
Village in Alger County, Michigan.
Population
135
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
55
ZIP codes
0
Chatham and its ZIP codes
Chatham at a glance
- Chatham is 69% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Chatham, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alger County. PPP loans are for Chatham.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,436
2,678 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,833
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.4M
FY 2026, $10,106 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Chatham, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
676
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 8°F
35.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chatham, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
Cities near Chatham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MunisingCity | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| K. I. SawyerCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| RockCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.7 |
| GwinnCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.8 |
| MarquetteCity | 27 mi | 11.3 |
| Trowbridge ParkCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.4 |
| Rapid RiverCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chatham, MI in?
- Chatham is in Alger County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Chatham, MI?
- About 135 people live in Chatham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chatham?
- Nearby places include Munising (16 mi), K. I. Sawyer (21 mi), Rock (22 mi), Harvey (22 mi), Gwinn (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023