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Retirement Living In Delta County - Michigan


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Area Description

Delta County is located along the Bays de Noc, with 211 miles of Freshwater shoreline. With a population of approx. 30,000, Delta County includes cities Escanaba, Gladstone, Rapid River, Bark River, Nahma, and Garden. Escanaba's amenities include shopping, dining, and community programs.

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Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness


    Centrally located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on the Northern tip of Lake Michigan, Delta County is the perfect home base for exploring the natural wonders of the Upper Peninsula. Within a 90 minute drive, you can reach Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Fayette Historic State Park, the Iron Mountain Iron Mine, the worlds largest freshwater spring Kitch-iti-kipi, miles of trails, countless waterfalls, thousands of acres of national forest land and so much more!

Visit Sand Point and Peninsula Point Lighthouses, local wineries and breweries,or enjoy 211 miles of freshwater shoreline, because Delta County is a excellent place to relax on a beautiful sandy beach.

If you are the outdoors type, enjoy golfing, snowmobiling, skiing/snowshoeing, scuba diving, hunting or even shipwreck hunting!

Cultural Activities


Delta County Historical Museum portray many areas of our history, including: logging, shipping, the railroad industry, military, history, Native American culture, surveying, sports, history, fishing, local business history, and much more!

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Medical Facilities


Escanaba is equipped with catholic hospital OSF St. Francis, doctors offices for UP Health Systems, as well as a multitude of other local doctors, dentists, chiropractors, etc.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Delta County, Michigan?

For those of you that retire in Delta County, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 20's and highs in the upper 20's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 10's. You may have some days below 0°. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Delta County such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the upper 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Delta County is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 60's and highs in the mid 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Summer.

If you retire in Delta County, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  9 F°  17 F°  26 F°
 Feb  9 F°  19 F°  29 F°
 Mar  18 F°  28 F°  37 F°
 Apr  30 F°  40 F°  49 F°
 May  41 F°  51 F°  62 F°
 Jun  51 F°  61 F°  72 F°
 Jul  56 F°  67 F°  77 F°
 Aug  56 F°  66 F°  76 F°
 Sep  48 F°  58 F°  68 F°
 Oct  38 F°  46 F°  55 F°
 Nov  27 F°  35 F°  42 F°
 Dec  15 F°  23 F°  31 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  31  8
 Feb  0  28  7
 Mar  0  29  2
 Apr  0  18  0
 May  0  3  0
 Jun  0  0  0
 Jul  1  0  0
 Aug  1  0  0
 Sep  0  1  0
 Oct  0  8  0
 Nov  0  21  0
 Dec  0  29  4

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  1 "  10  11 %
 Feb  1 "  7  12 %
 Mar  2 "  8  19 %
 Apr  2 "  10  28 %
 May  3 "  11  39 %
 Jun  3 "  11  51 %
 Jul  4 "  11  57 %
 Aug  3 "  10  56 %
 Sep  3 "  12  49 %
 Oct  3 "  12  38 %
 Nov  3 "  10  27 %
 Dec  2 "  10  17 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  13 "  29  9
 Feb  9 "  28  5
 Mar  10 "  24  5
 Apr  4 "  5  2
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  1
 Nov  5 "  6  3
 Dec  12 "  23  7


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Cost of Living for Delta County, MI

Delta County, Michigan cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:

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Senior Assistance in Delta County, MI

Delta County, Michigan offers the following assistance for seniors:

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Delta County Offer For Retirees?

Retired Senior Volunteer Program. www.upcap.org

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