Alpena, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
10,178 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,604 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$110,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$453 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$556 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alpena County
2
Alpena Urban Area
2
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Alpena County
2
Alpena Urban Area
2
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 30 18
Feb 1 22 19
Mar 2 13 27
Apr 3 5 41
May 3 0 53
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 3 2 45
Nov 2 12 35
Dec 2 30 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 36, MI State House District 106, MI
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Schools

Besser Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Lincoln Community School
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Pied Piper School
1 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Alpena Community College
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Kirtland Community College
70 miles, W • 1.4 star
North Central Michigan College
76 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Mid Michigan College
100 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Midmichigan Medical Center-Alpena
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Tawas St Joseph Hospital
55 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
68 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Alpena County Regional Airport
6 miles, NW • 1 star
Cherry Capital Airport
107 miles, W • 1.4 star
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