Alpha, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
222 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
34.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,879 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$33,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$444 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$430 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iron County
3
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

Iron County
2
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 17 11
Feb 1 12 15
Mar 2 13 25
Apr 2 5 39
May 2 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 65
Aug 2 0 64
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 2 2 42
Nov 2 9 30
Dec 1 16 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 110, MI
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Schools

Forest Park School
4 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Florence High
10 miles, S • 2.8 star
Florence Elementary
10 miles, S • 2.8 star
Florence Middle
10 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Northern Michigan University
58 miles, E • 1.9 star
Nicolet Area Technical College
59 miles, W • 1.4 star
Bay de Noc Community College
65 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
23 miles, S • 4.1 star
Bell Hospital
46 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Ford Airport
20 miles, S • 1 star
Delta County Airport
66 miles, SE • 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
78 miles, N • 1 star
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