Iron Mountain, Michigan
Iron Mountain is a city of 7,518 people in Dickinson County, Michigan, founded in 1879.
Why visit Iron Mountain
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Upper Twin Falls Bridge, Millie Hill, Ardis Furnace and Chapin Mine Steam Pump Engine.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 6°F.
Weather in Iron Mountain
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain is a city in and the county seat of Dickinson County, Michigan, United States. The population was 7,518 at the 2020 census, down from 7,624 at the 2010 census. Located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Iron Mountain was named for the valuable iron ore found in the vicinity. Iron Mountain is the principal city of the Iron Mountain micropolitan area, which includes all of Dickinson County and Florence County, Wisconsin.
From the Wikipedia article Iron Mountain, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Upper Twin Falls Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
NRHP-listed bridge in Michigan and Wisconsin
Museums and landmarks9
Ardis Furnace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic blast furnace in Iron Mountain, Michigan, USA
Chapin Mine Steam Pump Engine
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Steam engine located in Iron Mountain, Michigan, commonly called The Cornish Pump
Dickinson County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Courthouse in Michigan, United States of America
Iron Mountain Central Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Michigan, United States
Menominee River Park Archeological District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Archaeological site in Michigan, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Mountain View Ice Arena
Sports field and stadium · 0.5 mi
400 East Hughitt Street, Iron Mountain
24/7
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes31
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
1600 South Stephenson Avenue, Iron Mountain
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Sa,Su 11:00-23:00
Sip n Savor
Cafe · Snackbar, Pizza, Sandwich, Juice, Matcha, Milktea, Hot Dog, Sub, Breakfast, Nachos, Soda Mixers
405 5th Street, Iron Mountain
Mo-Sa 08:00-08:00
Carlos Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
2031 S Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain
Mo-Th,Su 09:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-22:00
Carlos Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
206 East Ludington Street, Iron Mountain
Su-Th 11:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Sol Blu Lounge & TapRoom
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
212 East Ludington Street, Iron Mountain
19 more on the map.
Where to stay6
Super 8 by Wyndham Iron Mountain
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
2702 North Stephenson Avenue, Iron Mountain
AmericInn by Wyndham Iron Mountain
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
2005 South Stephenson Avenue, Iron Mountain
Days Inn by Wyndham Iron Mountain
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
2001 South Stephenson Avenue, Iron Mountain
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
1609 South Stephenson Avenue, Iron Mountain
Churches and places of worship27
Immaculate Conception Church (Iron Mountain, Michigan)
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.2 mi
1210 South Stephenson Avenue, Iron Mountain
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
1301 West Frank Pipp Drive, Iron Mountain
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.8 mi
221 West B Street, Iron Mountain
Mount Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.2 mi
317 West H Street, Iron Mountain
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.3 mi
1210 South Kimberly Avenue, Iron Mountain
Trinity United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.9 mi
808 Carpenter Avenue, Iron Mountain
Shopping5
Midtown Mall
Shopping center · 1.0 mi
1062 South Stephenson Avenue, Iron Mountain
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Healthcare5
Map of Iron Mountain
134 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 6°F | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 7°F | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 17°F | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 27°F | 1.6 in |
| May | 66°F | 40°F | 2.2 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 50°F | 3.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 54°F | 2.7 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 53°F | 2.4 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 45°F | 2.9 in |
| Oct | 55°F | 34°F | 2.2 in |
| Nov | 40°F | 24°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 13°F | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Iron Mtn Ford Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dickinson County has had 3 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ford Airport (IMT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Kingsford 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Norway 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Crystal Falls 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Iron River 33 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
- Gwinn 43 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Escanaba 47 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ishpeming 48 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- West Ishpeming 49 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Gladstone 50 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Marinette 55 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2009-0619-IronMountain-CH, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Hulst Manor Iron Mountain Michigan, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central School Iron Mountain Michigan, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iron Mountain High School Postcard, 1910s, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Ardis Furnace Iron Mountain MI F, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Menonimee River Park Archeological District, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IronMountainMichiganDowntownUS2US141, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Immaculate Conception Church Iron Mountain MI A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2009-0619-IronMountain-Courthouse, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Hulst School Memorial, BenjaminSmithChef, CC BY-SA 4.0
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