




Ironwood, Michigan
Ironwood, MI Profile
Ironwood, MI, population 6,293 , is located
in Michigan's Gogebic county,
about 169.7 miles from Green Bay and 175.6 miles from St Paul.
In the 90's the population of Ironwood has declined by about 8%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Ironwood has been declining at an annual rate of 1.7 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Ironwood area were lower than Michigan's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Michigan average.
Ironwood Statistics
Ironwood Gender Information
Males in Ironwood: 2,966 (47%)
Females in Ironwood: 3,327 (53%)
As % of Population in Ironwood
Race Diversity in Ironwood
White: 98%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Ironwood
Age Diversity in Ironwood
Median Age in Ironwood: 42.2 (Males in Ironwood: 40.4, Females in Ironwood: 43.9)
Ironwood Males Under 20: 12%
Ironwood Females Under 20: 13%
Ironwood Males 20 to 40: 11%
Ironwood Females 20 to 40: 11%
Ironwood Males 40 to 60: 12%
Ironwood Females 40 to 60: 12%
Ironwood Males Over 60: 12%
Ironwood Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Ironwood
Ironwood Household Average Size: 2.16 people
Ironwood Median Household Income: $ 23,502
Ironwood Median Value of Homes: $ 35,100
Law Enforcement in Ironwood
Reported crimes in the Ironwood area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 0
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 33
Burglary: 13
Larceny-theft: 45
Motor vehicle theft: 2
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 994
Ironwood Location Information
Elevation: 1,503 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Ironwood
Hurley 0.8 Miles
Montreal 4.0 Miles
Bessemer 5.9 Miles
Wakefield 11.1 Miles
Mellen 25.0 Miles
Odanah 27.2 Miles
Butternut 34.2 Miles
Ashland 35.2 Miles
Lac du Flambeau 36.1 Miles
Washburn 37.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Ironwood
(Population 100,000+)
Green Bay 169.7 Miles
St Paul 175.6 Miles
Minneapolis 180.8 Miles
Madison 236.9 Miles
Milwaukee 261.1 Miles
Rockford 294.2 Miles
Cedar Rapids 316.1 Miles
Grand Rapids 327.5 Miles
Aurora 337.4 Miles
Naperville 338.2 Miles
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Facts
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Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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