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Alpha, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Henry County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
801 Population 2,584/sq mi density
$75,139 Median Income $39,524 per capita
$115,700 Home Value $151,445 Zillow
$957 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,139 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,700 home value, $957/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Alpha, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,139
0% below
$39,524 per capita
Home Value
$115,700
59% below
Zillow: $151,445
Median Rent
$957/mo
18% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
379/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
100%
Home Value
41%
Rent
82%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alpha a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.6% (56% 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.

Safety & Crime

Alpha reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 379/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population801
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density2,584/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$75,139
Per Capita$39,524
Unemployment1.6%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property379/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.