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Alpha, IL
Village in Henry County, Illinois.
Population
831
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,673
ZIP codes
0
Alpha and its ZIP codes
Alpha at a glance
- Alpha is about 12 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,639 a year, 7% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,400 (58% below Illinois) and median rent is $819 a month.
Local data for Alpha, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alpha, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,639
Poverty rate
1.6%
Median home value
$111,400
Median rent
$819/mo
Homeownership
86.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (156), Irish Americans (126), Swedish Americans (119).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Alpha.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,235
13,972 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,048
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$336M
FY 2026, $6,826 per person
How people get to work
Alpha, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.5%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alpha, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
812
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
110
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 13°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alpha, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Alpha
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodhullVillage | 3.3 mi | 0.9 |
| WindsorVillage | 3.4 mi | 0.4 |
| OphiemCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.2 |
| RioVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| SwedonaCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Lynn CenterCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| AndoverVillage | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| North HendersonVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| CableCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.1 |
| NekomaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| SherrardVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| ViolaVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| OrionVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| OneidaCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| HendersonVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| OscoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alpha, IL in?
- Alpha is in Henry County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Alpha, IL?
- About 831 people live in Alpha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alpha?
- Nearby places include Woodhull (3.3 mi), Windsor (3.4 mi), Ophiem (4.3 mi), Rio (5.8 mi), Swedona (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023