Alanson, Michigan
Alanson is a village of 834 people in Emmet County, Michigan, founded in 1875.
Why visit Alanson
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 12 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Ponshewaing Point Site, Alanson Village Park and Marooners' Rock Marina.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; February lows average 7°F.
Weather in Alanson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Alanson
Alanson is a village in Emmet County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 778 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Alanson, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Ponshewaing Point Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Archaeological site in Michigan, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes9
B.C. Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza
7660 South US-31 Highway, Alanson
Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Bob's Place
Restaurant · Sandwich, Burger, Regional
7515 Burr Avenue, Alanson
11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Jerk-N-Depot
Restaurant
7568 South US-31 Highway, Alanson
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Riverside Bar & Grill
Bar and pub
6253 River Street, Alanson
We,Th 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship3
New Life Pentecostal Church Of God
Church · Pentecostal · 0.5 mi
7000 South US-31 Highway, Alanson
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Map of Alanson
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 9°F | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 7°F | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 16°F | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 27°F | 2.4 in |
| May | 66°F | 38°F | 2.8 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 48°F | 2.6 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 53°F | 2.7 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 52°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 44°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 35°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 27°F | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 18°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pellston Rgnl Ap (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Emmet County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-07-22: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Pellston 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Indian River 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Harbor Springs 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Petoskey 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Boyne City 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Cheboygan 21 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Charlevoix 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Mackinaw City 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- East Jordan 25 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Gaylord 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Alanson Michigan Downtown 2 US31, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Littlefield Alanson Community Building, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
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