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Alpha
A village of 126 people in Michigan
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About Alpha
Village in Michigan, United States1883Established
126Population
1 sq miArea
1,424 ftElevation
Alpha is a village in Mastodon Township, Iron County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 126 at the 2020 census. Alpha is the only village of Iron County.
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Health in Alpha
Compared with Michigan
4better than MI·10worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & ClinicsIron River · 12.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Ice Lake Family Health CenterIron River · 12.2 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 Alpha · CMS · HRSAHealth in Alpha →
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