The Town FilesKincheloe, Michigan
Community in Chippewa County · population 2,587 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $110,700
- Household income
- $57,644
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 94 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 31.4
Kincheloe is a community of 2,587 people in Chippewa County, Michigan. The median home is worth $110,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better transit than 88% of Michigan towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 82% of Michigan towns.
How Kincheloe ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kincheloe is worth $110,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $57,644, which is more affordable than 96% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $854 a month. 47.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kincheloe | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $854 | $955 |
| Median household income | $57,644 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 47.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kincheloe
| People | Kincheloe | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.4 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.9% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 30.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.1% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 11.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 18.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.2% | 88.8% |
Weather in Kincheloe
July highs average 76.2°F and January lows 5.1°F. About 34.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 94.1 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 201 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Kincheloe since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 18, 2012.
Severe weather in Chippewa County since 1996
Chippewa County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 10, 1994 | Freezing | DR-1028: Severe Deep Freeze |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Chippewa County
Chippewa County had 12,793 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,748 a year. Unemployment was 5.9% in 2023; in Kincheloe itself the ACS puts it at 15.1%.
Public schools in Kincheloe
4 public schools with 145 students, about 9.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Community School Services | 5-12 | 88 | 14.7 |
| EUPISD Learning Center | PK-12 | 57 | 6.3 |
| Kinross Correctional Facility | 9-12 | — | — |
| Chippewa Correctional Facility | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Kincheloe
- Pickford, MI8.7 mi · 2,791 people · home $167,400
- Kinross, MI10.6 mi · 6,139 people · home $127,300
- Soo, MI13.4 mi · 2,966 people · home $241,200
- Sault Ste. Marie, MI14.9 mi · 13,337 people · home $139,400
Kincheloe questions
Is Kincheloe, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kincheloe scores better for retirees than 16% of Michigan towns and quieter than 8%. 13.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.4).
How much does a house cost in Kincheloe?
The median owner-occupied home in Kincheloe is valued at $110,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,644, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $854 a month.
What is the weather like in Kincheloe?
July highs average 76.2°F and January lows 5.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.6 inches of precipitation a year and 94.1 inches of snow.
Does Kincheloe get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Kincheloe in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)