Negaunee, Michigan

About Negaunee

Set in the northwestern part of Michigan, Negaunee is a small town with an estimated population of 4,676.

Officially, Negaunee is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.44 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 348 residents per square mile.

📰 Negaunee News Today

• Negaunee City Council narrowly passes strict data center ordinance myupnow.com · Aug 13
• Negaunee Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
• Dorothy A. Sivula Obituary (2026) - Negaunee, MI - Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home - Ishpeming Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• UPDATE: Suspect named in Marquette shooting that led to fiery Negaunee crash Upper Michigan's Source · Jun 4
• Negaunee City aims to create a proactive data center ordinance Upper Michigan's Source · Jun 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Negaunee Unique

• The only place in America named Negaunee — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Negaunee

• Slap Shot Sandwiches — diner
• Pasquali's

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Michigan Iron Industry Museum · Museum
• Negaunee Historical Society Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Negaunee

• Breitung Park reviews ★
• Buffalo Hills Playground reviews ★
• Carp River Gardens reviews ★
• Cherry Street Field reviews ★
• Eastwood Playlot reviews ★
• Jackson Mine Park reviews ★
• Jackson Park reviews ★
• Kivela Road Recreation Area and Trail reviews ★
• Miners Park reviews ★
• Peter Waara Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Negaunee

• Lakeview School
• Negaunee High School
• Negaunee Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Negaunee

🏘️ Nearby Communities