Bessemer, Michigan

Population 2,154

Bessemer is located in Gogebic County, MI. The population is 2,154, making Bessemer the 2nd largest city in Gogebic County.

There are 3 public schools in Bessemer with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Bessemer is very low , and there are 7 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Bessemer is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Bessemer property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Bessemer include Ironwood, Wakefield and Erwin Township.

Bessemer Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 4.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 79.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.5%

Crime Rate

19.27% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 102
  • Violent Crimes: 164
  • Robbery: 20
  • Burglary: 164
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

58.33% Higher than national avg.
  • 7 offenders in Bessemer
  • 32.50 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

24 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 23

Unemployment

Very High 4.9%
  • Michigan unemployment average: 4.0%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Bessemer, MI and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Bessemer's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
1 Private School

Bluff View Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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7 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Bessemer, MI

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2008, the city of Bessemer, MI issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2007, the city of Bessemer, MI issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $524
  • 1 Bedroom: $606
  • 2 Bedrooms: $757
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,075
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,280

Zip Codes

49911

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Environmental Hazards

24 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Bessemer, MI has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Bessemer, MI is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.72 Average
    Bessemer, MI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 13.45°
  • February 17.98°
  • March 29.75°
  • April 40.27°
  • May 53.73°
  • June 61.33°
  • July 67.22°
  • August 65.56°
  • September 57.02°
  • October 45.55°
  • November 33.7°
  • December 18°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Bessemer, MI

Earthquakes
Bessemer, MI has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Bessemer, MI has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Bessemer, MI has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Bessemer, MI has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Bessemer, MI: $32,146

Unemployment

Unemployment in Bessemer is 4.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.0% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.79%
White Collar - 43.21%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Snyder
  • Sen. Gary Peters
  • Sen. Debbie Stabenow

City Representatives

  • Dan Benishek

Neighborhood Info

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1 Cemetery view all

4 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Bessemer, MI

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Bessemer, MI
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