At a Glance
Median Income
$38,879
$26,583 per capita
Home Value
$33,300
Zillow: $149,222
Median Rent
$633/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
17.1% 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?
B
3.3 / 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 $38,879 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,583. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alpha is $33,300 , 88% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,222. Median rent is $633/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
6.2% of adults in Alpha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alpha has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population222
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density236/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$38,879
Per Capita$26,583
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$420M
Avg Weekly Wage$864
Housing
A+
Home Value$33,300
Rent$633
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$149,222
Housing Units164
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,774/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain30.4 in/yr
Elevation1,429 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute18 min
Broadband58.2%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Alpha was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.