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Crystal Falls, MI
City in Iron County, Michigan.
Population
1,719
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
492
ZIP codes
0
Crystal Falls and its ZIP codes
Crystal Falls at a glance
- Crystal Falls is about 2.8 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,865 a year, 16% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,300 (64% below Michigan) and median rent is $791 a month.
Local data for Crystal Falls, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crystal Falls, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,865
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$83,300
Median rent
$791/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (470), Italian Americans (383), Polish Americans (184).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iron County. PPP loans are for Crystal Falls.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,937
3,371 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,507
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $10,405 per person
How people get to work
Crystal Falls, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crystal Falls, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
408
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 3°F
30.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crystal Falls, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Crystal Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlphaVillage | 4 mi | 0.9 |
| AmasaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4 |
| Florence, WICensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| GaastraCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| CaspianCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Iron RiverCity | 15 mi | 6.7 |
| Iron MountainCity | 22 mi | 7.5 |
| KingsfordCity | 23 mi | 4.3 |
| Long Lake, WICensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| QuinnesecCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| RepublicCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.6 |
| Niagara, WICity | 27 mi | 2.8 |
| NorwayCity | 28 mi | 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crystal Falls, MI in?
- Crystal Falls is in Iron County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Crystal Falls, MI?
- About 1,719 people live in Crystal Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crystal Falls?
- Nearby places include Alpha (4 mi), Amasa (12 mi), Florence, WI (12 mi), Gaastra (14 mi), Caspian (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023