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A city of 4,139 people in Michigan
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Map of Algonac: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land1.2%13 of 1,100 acres
Trails1.1 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves43 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

River residences1910
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River residences, 1910

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About Algonac

City in Michigan, United States
1805Established
4,196Population
1.4 sq miArea
581 ftElevation

Algonac ( AWL-gə-nack) is a city in St. Clair County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,196 at the 2020 census. Incorporated as a village in 1867 and again as a city in 1967, Algonac is located at the southern end of the St. Clair River and contains a long boardwalk and riverfront park. Algonac State Park is located just north of the city. The city is also notable for the founding and headquarters of the now-defunct Chris-Craft Boats company.

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Living in Algonac

Housing in Algonac

$265K▲ 2.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Algonac home is worth about $265,000, up 2.4% in a year, close to the Michigan typical home.

A seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market11
Sale-to-list100.5%
Sold in May7
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Algonac

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Most working residents leave Algonac for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Clay (6%), Detroit (6%) and Chesterfield (5%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

Clay
6%
Detroit
6%
Chesterfield
5%
Warren
4%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Algonac →

Health in Algonac

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

12worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ascension River District HospitalEast China · 11.7 mi · ER
Community First Health Centers - AlgonacAlgonac · 0.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Algonac · CMS · HRSAHealth in Algonac →

Natural hazards in Algonac

52
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Algonac →

Climate in Algonac

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Algonac has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 22°Winter
55° / 38°Spring
79° / 62°Summer
60° / 46°Fall
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Algonac’s library

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Algonac-Clay Township Library2011 Saint Clair River Drive · part of Saint Clair County Library System
Fine-freeE-books60 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Algonac-Clay Township Library →

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