At a Glance
Median Income
$75,139
$39,524 per capita
Home Value
$115,700
Zillow: $151,445
Median Rent
$957/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
13.6% smoking rate
How Alpha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alpha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alpha a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alpha residents earn a median household income of $75,139 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,524. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alpha is $115,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,445. Median rent is $957/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
20.7% of adults in Alpha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alpha has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population801
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density2,584/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans13.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,139
Per Capita$39,524
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,700
Rent$957
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$151,445
Housing Units323
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation803 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Alpha was founded in 1872.
The median home in Alpha was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.