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About Iron River
City in Michigan, United StatesIron River is a city in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and the largest city in Iron County. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 3,007. The city is situated at the southeast corner of Iron River Township, though it is administratively autonomous.
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Safety in Iron River
Safety Grade B
Iron River reports less crime per resident than 61% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Health in Iron River
Health Grade D
Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Michigan
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Iron River
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 10% of U.S. communities.
Schools in Iron River
All Iron River schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Iron River’s kids attend outperform 74% of Michigan’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.
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