The village of Alpha, IL (Zip Code 61413) has a population of around 1,000 people and is located in the center of Mercer County. In terms of bestplaces rankings, Alpha has a crime rate that is below the national average, low cost of living and housing costs that are about 5% lower than the average for the US. The education level is slightly above the national average with over 65% of adults having obtained at least their high school diploma. It also has one of the higher air quality ratings in Illinois with an overall score of 83 out of 100. Alpha also enjoys a moderate climate throughout the year with temperatures ranging somewhere between 50-90°F from January through December and an average annual precipitation rate of around 35 inches. Overall, Alpha is a great place to live with its reasonable cost of living and better than average educational opportunities.
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