The Town FilesAlpena County, Michigan
28,880 people. The median home is worth $153,900 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $53,950.
Towns in Alpena County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena | 10,197 | $118,700 | $47,545 | 46.0 |
| Alpena | 9,116 | $183,600 | $52,239 | 49.3 |
| Sanborn | 2,084 | $155,700 | $61,827 | 44.0 |
| Wilson | 1,972 | $165,400 | $62,143 | 47.1 |
| Ossineke | 1,635 | $169,700 | $67,885 | 35.6 |
| Maple Ridge | 1,559 | $166,000 | $65,096 | 44.2 |
| Green | 1,117 | $167,100 | $55,000 | 58.7 |
| Long Rapids | 977 | $134,100 | $60,000 | 53.6 |
| Ossineke | 932 | $159,200 | $59,583 | 49.1 |
People and housing
| Alpena County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,900 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $673 | $955 |
| Median household income | $53,950 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 47.8 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
12,191 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,642 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 193 storm events in Alpena County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Alpena County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4880: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).