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Alpha, MN
City in Jackson County, Minnesota.
Population
114
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
533
ZIP codes
0
Alpha and its ZIP codes
Alpha at a glance
- Alpha is about 7.4 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Alpha, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Alpha.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,913
4,837 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,364
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81.91M
FY 2026, $8,200 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alpha, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
640
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
22
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
30.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alpha, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Alpha
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JacksonCity | 6.1 mi | 5.2 |
| DunnellCity | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| SherburnCity | 7.4 mi | 0.9 |
| TrimontCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| WelcomeCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| CeylonCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Superior, IACity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| LakefieldCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Estherville, IACity | 16 mi | 5.4 |
| Orleans, IACity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Fish LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| OrmsbyCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| OdinCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Dolliver, IACity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Gruver, IACity | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| Spirit Lake, IACity | 19 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alpha, MN in?
- Alpha is in Jackson County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Alpha, MN?
- About 114 people live in Alpha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alpha?
- Nearby places include Jackson (6.1 mi), Dunnell (7 mi), Sherburn (7.4 mi), Trimont (12 mi), Welcome (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023