Alpha, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Iron County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
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
40°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$38,879 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$33,300 home value, $633/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Alpha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 65.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
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
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 | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in |
Alpha has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.0").