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Gaastra, MI
City in Iron County, Michigan.
Population
296
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
181
ZIP codes
0
Gaastra and its ZIP codes
Local data for Gaastra, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iron County. PPP loans are for Gaastra.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Gaastra, 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
77° / 0°F
30.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gaastra, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Gaastra
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CaspianCity | 1 mi | 1.4 |
| Iron RiverCity | 3.4 mi | 6.7 |
| AlphaVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Crystal FallsCity | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| AmasaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| Long Lake, WICensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Florence, WICensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| Newald, WICensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gaastra, MI in?
- Gaastra is in Iron County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Gaastra, MI?
- About 296 people live in Gaastra, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gaastra?
- Nearby places include Caspian (1 mi), Iron River (3.4 mi), Alpha (11 mi), Crystal Falls (14 mi), Amasa (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023