Sault Ste. Marie

Chippewa County, Michigan

Population 36K |Median income $62,217 |1 hospital

Population

36,295

Chippewa County

Median Income

$62,217

-8% vs avg

Median Home Value

$161,900

-29% vs avg

Median Age

41.6

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

36K-6%

Median Income

$62,217+49%

Median Home Value

$161,900+59%

Poverty Rate

14%-21%

Unemployment

5.2%-61%

Economics

Median Rent

$797/mo

Poverty Rate

14%

Unemployment 5.2%

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.3%

Work From Home 6.5%

Public Transit 0.8%

Population

White 67.7%

Two or More Ethnicities 23.6%

African American 5.7%

Asian 0.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

38.6%

Obesity

35.6%

Short Sleep Duration

33.9%

Physical Inactivity

26.5%

Frequent Mental Distress

19.3%

Current Smoking

17.6%

Binge Drinking

16.4%

Frequent Physical Distress

15.6%

Diabetes

12.7%

Current Asthma

12.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.2%

Annual Checkup 79.5%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease

7.8%

Lack of Health Insurance

7.4%

Stroke

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

1/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

CHIPPEWA COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

SAULT STE MARIE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Sault Ste. Marie Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Storm Warning and Heavy Freezing Spray Alert Issued for West of Barren Islands and Kamishak Bay

NOAA · 1h ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters

NOAA · 6h ago

Weather Alerts high

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Lake, Mason, and Oceana Counties Through Tuesday Morning

NOAA · 12h ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Off Florida and Mississippi Coastline

NOAA · 12h ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters Through 7:00 AM CDT

NOAA · 12h ago

Weather Alerts high

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Lake Superior Near Minnesota and Wisconsin

NOAA · 13h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Sault Ste. Marie, MI? ▼

Sault Ste. Marie, MI has a population of 36,295 people, located in Chippewa County, Michigan.

What is the median household income in Sault Ste. Marie? ▼

The median household income in Sault Ste. Marie, MI is $62,217 per year. The poverty rate is 14%.

What is the median home value in Sault Ste. Marie? ▼

The median home value in Sault Ste. Marie, MI is $161,900. Median rent is $797/month.

What are the top health concerns in Sault Ste. Marie? ▼

The top health indicators in Sault Ste. Marie include High Blood Pressure (38.6%), Obesity (35.6%), Short Sleep Duration (33.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Sault Ste. Marie? ▼

Sault Ste. Marie has 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Sault Ste. Marie? ▼

The median age in Sault Ste. Marie, MI is 41.6 years. 23.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Sault Ste. Marie, MI is located in Chippewa County, Michigan. With a population of 36K and a median household income of $62,217, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Sault Ste. Marie area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Chippewa County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.