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MI area data

Alpha, MI

Alpha, MI.

Population: 215 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
42.5°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
31.5°F
Annual precipitation
25.3 in
Annual snowfall
58.0 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Iron County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ford Airport (IMT) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Avg hospital rating
4.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,945
Median annual property tax
$765
Households with broadband internet
13.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,609
Average weekly wage
$814
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
156

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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