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Bessemer
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Bessemer is a small, friendly city in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, known for its mining history, natural beauty, and outdoor recreation opportunities. With a close-knit community feel, it offers easy access to year-round activities including hiking, skiing, and snowmobiling.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
1,805
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
46.48°, -90.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
52
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
89
Monthly Cost
$1,600
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
52
English
100
Temperature
5.0°C
Summer Avg
17.7°C
Winter Avg
-8.5°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-31.4°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
908 mm
Internet Speed
326 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
22.0
Airport
IWD
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 69/100.
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