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Alpha, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Iron County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
222
Population
236/sq mi density
$38,879
Median Income
$26,583 per capita
$33,300
Home Value
$149,222 Zillow
$633
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
70
Violent Crime/100K
1,265 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$38,879 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$33,300 home value, $633/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Alpha has a cool climate with 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.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.9°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,429 ft (436 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 236/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0440°N, 88.3784°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Iron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in |
Alpha has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 11°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.9").