Marquette County
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Marquette County, set along the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, combines scenic beauty with a lively local culture. It is famed for its outdoor activities, historic downtown, and warm community atmosphere. The area is a gateway to pristine forests, waterfalls, and year-round adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
15,592
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
46.66°, -87.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,390
Local Cost
$1,470
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
76
English
100
Temperature
5.1°C
Summer Avg
16.6°C
Winter Avg
-6.8°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
-26.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
900 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MQT
Distance
37 km
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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 2025-12-06.
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: 87/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.