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Ironton, MI
Census-designated place in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
Population
173
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
169
ZIP codes
0
Ironton and its ZIP codes
Local data for Ironton, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Charlevoix County. PPP loans are for Ironton.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,554
10,881 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,513
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$224M
FY 2026, $8,584 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ironton, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
107
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
40
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 12°F
35.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ironton, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
Cities near Ironton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CharlevoixCity | 5.1 mi | 2 |
| Horton BayCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 4.8 |
| AdvanceCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.7 |
| EllsworthVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.7 |
| East JordanCity | 7.6 mi | 3 |
| Bay ShoreCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Boyne CityCity | 9.2 mi | 4 |
| NorwoodCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2 |
| PetoskeyCity | 9.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Walloon LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| EastportCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| Central LakeVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| Boyne FallsVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Bay ViewCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Harbor SpringsCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| ConwayCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ironton, MI in?
- Ironton is in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Ironton, MI?
- About 173 people live in Ironton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ironton?
- Nearby places include Charlevoix (5.1 mi), Horton Bay (5.9 mi), Advance (5.9 mi), Ellsworth (6.9 mi), East Jordan (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023