Alger County, MI
Living in Alger County
Bikeability58
Walkability59
Commute57
Public Transit39
Affordability86
Public Safety96
Airports1
Hospitals68
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.2kPopulation-453 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated
65%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black8%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American4%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate45%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$7.3k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office23%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$136kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$492Median Monthly Rent+$100 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas28%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood16%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alger County
United States45
Michigan58
Property Crime in Alger County
United States48
Michigan43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 2 | 47 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 29 |
| Mar | 26 | 2 | 23 |
| Apr | 38 | 2 | 9 |
| May | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 3 | 4 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 20 |
| Dec | 22 | 3 | 43 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alger County
Inland Flooding16
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alger County, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alger County, MI
Munising Baptist School
48 miles, S
Fr Marquette Middle School
54 miles, SW
Discovery Central
54 miles, SW
Father Marquette Elementary School
54 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Alger County, MI
Northern Michigan University
54 miles, SW
Michigan Technological University
93 miles, W
Finlandia University
95 miles, W
Lake Superior State University
112 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alger County, MI
Munising Memorial Hospital
45 miles, S
Marquette General Hospital
55 miles, SW
Bell Hospital
66 miles, SW
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
71 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Alger County, MI
Houghton County Memorial Airport
91 miles, W
Delta County Airport
97 miles, S
Ford Airport
114 miles, SW
Chippewa County International Airport
115 miles, SE