Alpena, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Presque Isle County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,178
Population
1,246/sq mi density
$47,604
Median Income
$32,430 per capita
$110,400
Home Value
$194,743 Zillow
$599
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
534
Violent Crime/100K
1,049 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$47,604 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,400 home value, $599/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
534 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Alpena has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 59.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 609 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0745°N, 83.4436°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Presque Isle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Alpena County Regional (APN) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in |
Alpena has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").