Alger County, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
8,813 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,406 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$165,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$468 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$571 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Michigan
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 38 16
Feb 1 26 18
Mar 2 22 26
Apr 2 9 38
May 3 1 50
Jun 3 0 59
Jul 3 0 65
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 3 0 57
Oct 3 3 45
Nov 2 16 33
Dec 2 36 22

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 109, MI
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Schools

Munising High and Middle School
7 miles, SW • 1.4 star
William G Mather Elementary School
8 miles, S • 2.3 star
Munising Baptist School
10 miles, S • 5 star
AuTrainOnota Public School
19 miles, W • 2.3 star

Colleges

Northern Michigan University
36 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Bay de Noc Community College
56 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Bay Mills Community College
98 miles, SE • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Marquette General Hospital
36 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
44 miles, S • 4.1 star
Bell Hospital
49 miles, W • 4.1 star

Airports

Delta County Airport
59 miles, SW • 1 star
Ford Airport
85 miles, W • 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
97 miles, NW • 1 star