Alger County, MI

Living in Alger County

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Bikeability 58
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Walkability 59
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 1
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 45
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Schools 1
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Residents

9.2k Population -453 (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated
65% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black8%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American4%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate45%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$7.3k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office23%
Service25%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$136k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$492 Median Monthly Rent +$100 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas28%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood16%

Crime

Violent Crime in Alger County

United States45
Michigan58

Property Crime in Alger County

United States48
Michigan43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 17 2 47
Feb 18 1 29
Mar 26 2 23
Apr 38 2 9
May 50 3 1
Jun 59 3 0
Jul 64 3 0
Aug 65 3 0
Sep 57 3 0
Oct 45 3 4
Nov 33 2 20
Dec 22 3 43

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alger County

Inland Flooding16
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Alger County, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Alger County, MI

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Discovery Central
54 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Alger County, MI

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Finlandia University
95 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Alger County, MI

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Bell Hospital
66 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Alger County, MI

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Delta County Airport
97 miles, S
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Ford Airport
114 miles, SW
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