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Alpha, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Iron County County
Alpha, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is Alpha a Good Place to Live?
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 2.4% (33% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Alpha reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,265/100K.
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 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.