Alpha, MI
Living in Alpha
Bikeability19
Walkability57
Commute80
Public Transit21
Affordability99
Public Safety64
Airports2
Hospitals88
Colleges62
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
175Population+46 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age
19%College-Educated+19% (2010–19)
27%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian98%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate63%
Some College12%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household27%
Householder living alone62%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income+$5.1k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+26% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K11%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office10%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$40kMedian Home Value+$2.5k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$367Median Monthly Rent-$58 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier68%
Home Value
Less than $50K63%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K5%
$250K to $299K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas65%
Utility gas12%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alpha
United States45
Michigan58
Iron County25
Property Crime in Alpha
United States48
Michigan43
Iron County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 16 |
| Feb | 15 | 1 | 11 |
| Mar | 25 | 2 | 13 |
| Apr | 39 | 2 | 6 |
| May | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Nov | 30 | 2 | 9 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alpha
Inland Flooding27
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alpha, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alpha, MI
Pine Mountain Christian School
19 miles, SE
Bishop Baraga Catholic School
22 miles, SE
Holy Spirit Central School
29 miles, SE
Christ Lutheran School
43 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Alpha, MI
Northern Michigan University
58 miles, NE
Michigan Technological University
75 miles, N
Finlandia University
76 miles, N
East-West University
81 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alpha, MI
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc
12 miles, W
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SE
Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital
43 miles, W
Bell Hospital
46 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Alpha, MI
Ford Airport
20 miles, SE
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
60 miles, SW
Delta County Airport
66 miles, E
Houghton County Memorial Airport
78 miles, N