List of towns and cities in Houghton County, Michigan

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Houghton County, located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, boasts stunning natural beauty and a rich mining history. Visitors can explore the Keweenaw National Historical Park, which preserves the region's copper mining heritage, and enjoy outdoor activities in the picturesque Houghton-Hancock area. Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes, offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and beachcombing. Houghton County is also known for its vibrant arts and cultural scene, featuring the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts and a variety of summer festivals. With its mix of natural wonders and historical landmarks, Houghton County offers something for everyone to enjoy.

Houghton County (MI) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages1
Population8243
Area4.6 sq mi
Density1792 /sq mi
Altitude643 ft
Median Household Income$41,000
Unemployment rate4%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)39%

Environmental risk in Houghton County, MI

Overall riskVery Low
Expected Annual LossVery Low
Social VulnerabilityRelatively Moderate
Community ResilienceRelatively High
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskNo Rating
Cold Wave RiskRelatively Moderate
Drought RiskVery Low
Earthquake RiskVery Low
Hail RiskVery Low
Heat Wave RiskNo Rating
Hurricane RiskNot Applicable
Ice Storm RiskVery Low
Landslide RiskRelatively Low
Lightning RiskRelatively Low
Riverine Flooding RiskVery Low
Strong Wind RiskVery Low
Tornado RiskVery Low
Tsunami RiskInsufficient Data
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskVery Low
Winter Weather RiskRelatively High

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Houghton County administration contact details

Houghton County administration address401 E. Houghton Avenue, Houghton, MI 49931
County seatHoughton
Phone number of Houghton County administration906-482-0411
Houghton County official websitehttps://www.houghtoncounty.net
County clerk of Houghton CountyJennifer Lorenz
County permits office contact406-122-0452
County commissionerRoy E. Britz
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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Houghton County:

  • HOUGHTON

    Houghton is a City in Houghton county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • CALUMET CHARTER TOWNSHIP

    Calumet Charter Township is a Charter Township in Houghton county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • HANCOCK

    Hancock is a City in Houghton county with -5 000 inhabitants.

  • PORTAGE CHARTER TOWNSHIP

    Portage Charter Township is a Charter Township in Houghton county with -4 000 inhabitants.

  • ADAMS TOWNSHIP

    Adams Township is a Township in Houghton county with -3 000 inhabitants.

  • LAURIUM

    Laurium is a Village in Houghton county with -2 000 inhabitants.

  • OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP

    Osceola Township is a Township in Houghton county with -2 000 inhabitants.

  • TORCH LAKE TOWNSHIP

    Torch Lake Township is a Township in Houghton county with -2 000 inhabitants.

  • SCHOOLCRAFT TOWNSHIP

    Schoolcraft Township is a Township in Houghton county with -2 000 inhabitants.

  • CHASSELL TOWNSHIP

    Chassell Township is a Township in Houghton county with -2 000 inhabitants.

  • FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP

    Franklin Township is a Township in Houghton county with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • STANTON TOWNSHIP

    Stanton Township is a Township in Houghton county with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • LAKE LINDEN

    Lake Linden is a Village in Houghton county with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • SOUTH RANGE

    South Range is a Village in Houghton county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • CALUMET

    Calumet is a Village in Houghton county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • LAIRD TOWNSHIP

    Laird Township is a Township in Houghton county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • HANCOCK TOWNSHIP

    Hancock Township is a Township in Houghton county with -500 inhabitants.

  • QUINCY TOWNSHIP

    Quincy Township is a Township in Houghton county with -500 inhabitants.

  • DUNCAN TOWNSHIP

    Duncan Township is a Township in Houghton county with -500 inhabitants.

  • COPPER CITY

    Copper City is a Village in Houghton county with -500 inhabitants.

  • ELM RIVER TOWNSHIP

    Elm River Township is a Township in Houghton county with -500 inhabitants.

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