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Alpena County

City in Michigan, United States

Overview

Alpena County, located along the northeastern shore of Michigan, is known for its beautiful lakes, wildlife, and maritime heritage. The area provides a small-town atmosphere with easy access to outdoor recreation, including boating, hiking, and fishing.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
28,907
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
45.06°, -83.46°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
82
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,180
Local Cost
$1,360
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
86
English
100
Temperature
6.7°C
Summer Avg
18.9°C
Winter Avg
-5.7°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-28.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
818 mm
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
APN
Distance
8 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.

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