At a Glance
Median Income
$36,131
$30,862 per capita
Home Value
$73,600
Zillow: $173,213
Median Rent
$635/mo
20.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.5%
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
27.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
22.8% smoking rate
How Alger Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alger a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alger residents earn a median household income of $36,131 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,862. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alger is $73,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,213. Median rent is $635/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
2.5% of adults in Alger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alger has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population787
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density2,623/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,131
Per Capita$30,862
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty27.1%
County GDP$1,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,600
Rent$635
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$173,213
Housing Units389
Rent Burden20.7%
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death12,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation984 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Alger was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.