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Chippewa County

City in Michigan, United States

Overview

Chippewa County, located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is a scenic destination blending waterfront history, natural beauty, and small-town hospitality. The area is best known for Sault Ste. Marie and its famous Soo Locks, as well as easy access to forests, lakes, and outdoor activities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
66,297
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
46.33°, -84.53°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,130
Local Cost
$1,310
Local Income
$3,250
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
4.7°C
Summer Avg
16.2°C
Winter Avg
-7.6°C
Record High
31.5°C
Record Low
-31.9°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
916 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CIU
Distance
10 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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