Alger County

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Alger County, MI
Munising, MI

Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Offices

Alger County Chamber of Commerce
Kay LeVeque, Director P.O. Box 405
Munising, MI 49862
Phone: (906) 387-2138
Email: chamber@algercounty.org
Internet: www.algercounty.org

Grand Marais Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 139
Grand Marais, MI 49839
Phone: (906) 494-2447
Email: president@grandmaraismichigan.com
Internet: www.grandmaraismichigan.com

Economic Development

First Step
First Step consultants hold free one-on-one sessions in most counties around the U.P., usually at the local Chamber of Commerce, and offer workshops on starting your own business.
Email: 1ststep@chartermi.net
Phone: (800) 562-9828

Alger County Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 405
Munising, MI 49862
Phone: (906) 387-2138

Michigan Works! Service Center
Alger County
114 W. Superior
Munising, MI 49862
Phone: (906) 387-4937
Fax: (906) 387-4938
Internet: www.michiganworks.org/page.cfm/62/

Northern Initiatives
P.O. Box 7009
Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: (906) 228-5571
Fax: (906) 228-5572
Internet: www.northerninitiatives.com

Population

2005 Population: 9,662
Population Density: 10.7
2000 Population: 9,862
*Largest City: Munising

Births and Deaths

Very little births may only indicate that there are no hospitals in this area and visa-versa

Births: 75
Deaths: 120

Housing

Owner Occupied Housing Units: 3,120
Median Home Value: $76,500

Income Per Capita

$35,558

Workforce Employment Rates

2006 Average Unemployment Rate: 6.5
2006 Average Work Force: 4,570
*Largest City: Munising

Crime in 2005

Murder: 2
Rape: 1
Robbery: 0
Aggravated Assault: 5
Burglary: 23
Larceny: 13
Motor Vehicle Theft: 3
Arson: 0
Index Total: 47

Licensed Drivers

includes Moped and Minor Restricted Licenses

Licensed Drivers: 7,009
Total Operator: 6,438
Total Chauffer: 571

Distance to Major Cities

Miles to...
370 miles to Chicago
400 miles to Cleveland
350 miles to Detroit
285 miles to Indianapolis
435 miles to Lansing

Number of Voters

Total: 7191

Climate:

January Average Max Temp (F): 24 degrees
January Average Min Temp (F): 9 degrees
Days Below 0 Degrees: 28
Average Snowfall in Inches: 148

July Average Max Temp (F): 76 degrees
July Average Min Temp (F): 53 degrees
Days Above 90 Degrees: 4
Average Rain in Inches: 33

Growing Season: 106

Statistics courtesy of Upper Peninsula Business Register & Markets Facts Guide 2007