Alpena, MI
Alpena is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Alpena County. It is considered to be part of northern Michigan. Despite its small population, it is by far the largest city in the sparsely populated Northeast Michigan (lower peninsula) area, serving as its commercial and cultural hub. The Alpena Regional Medical Center is a federally designated rural regional medical referral center, and is the largest employer in the city. The region, known as the “Sunrise Side” from its location on the east shoreline of Michigan, was first a site of commercial fishing activity and is still home to extensive commercial fishing activities. The largest employment Sectors in the region are health care, Retail trade, and educational services.
DMA Rank: 208
Median HH Income: $32,377
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