Alcona County , Michigan

Population: 10,310 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $53,568 Home $157,500 Rent $790/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 10,310 residents, Alcona County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Michigan and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Alcona County in the bottom 18% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.

$53,568
Median Income
household
$157,500
Home Value
median
$790/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $53,568
Per Capita Income $34,595
Poverty Rate 14.3%
Median Home Value $157,500
Median Gross Rent $790/mo
Owner Occupied 89.6%
Renter Occupied 10.4%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 10,310
Median Age 59.7 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 20.6%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.0%
Obesity
16.0%
Diabetes
17.0%
Smoking
32.1%
High Blood Pressure
24.7%
No Physical Activity
25.3%
Depression
32.6%
Insufficient Sleep
77.4%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 17.7  ·  18th national percentile

🌊 Flood
30.00
🌪️ Tornado
20.74
🌀 Hurricane
29.54
🔥 Wildfire
41.25
❄️ Winter Storm
4.81
🌍 Earthquake
7.25

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