Alpha, MN
Living in Alpha
Bikeability
26
Walkability
66
Commute
100
Public Transit
26
Affordability
88
Public Safety
97
Airports
35
Hospitals
94
Colleges
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
73
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
118
Population
+13 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
-21 (2010–19)
12%
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
51%
Family Households
-43% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate46%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$43k
Median Household Income
+$1.2k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-10% (2010–19)
15 mi
Average Commute
99%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K43%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation51%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office10%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked7%
Housing
$62k
Median Home Value
+$12k (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
$238
Median Monthly Rent
-$2 (2010–19)
68%
Owner-Occupied
-22% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached92%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier70%
Home Value
Less than $50K44%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K4%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K4%
$400K to $499K4%
$750K to $999K10%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
LP gas89%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alpha
United States45
Minnesota28
Jackson County5
Property Crime in Alpha
United States48
Minnesota45
Jackson County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alpha
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding23
Tornado15
Blizzard8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alpha, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alpha, MN
Immanuel Lutheran School
15 miles, W
St Paul Lutheran School
20 miles, E
St John Vianney School
21 miles, E
Mountain Lake Christian School
21 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Alpha, MN
Martin Luther College
50 miles, NE
Minnesota State University-Mankato
56 miles, NE
Bethany Lutheran College
57 miles, NE
Gustavus Adolphus College
65 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alpha, MN
Sanford Jackson Medical Center
7 miles, W
Avera Holy Family Hospital
16 miles, S
Lakes Regional Healthcare
20 miles, SW
Windom Area Health
21 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Alpha, MN
Joe Foss Field
94 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
115 miles, SW
Rochester International Airport
120 miles, E