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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
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 75/100.

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