Alton, Michigan
Alton: a city in Kent County, Michigan.
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Alton is a city located in the county of Kent in the U.S. state of Michigan.
Quick Facts about Alton
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Kent County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.0164,-85.3517 |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 21:29:53 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 36℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Alton is located at 43°0'59"N 85°21'6"W (43.0164200, -85.3516900).
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Weather
36°F
Partly Cloudy
8 mph NW
Overnight
Partly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Alton, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170037 | Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49525-5897 |
| 171881 | Kuyper College | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49525-9781 |
| 169080 | Calvin University | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49546 |
| 169099 | Calvin Theological Seminary | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49546-4387 |
| 168786 | Aquinas College | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49506-1801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Alton, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RKF | Rockford, Michigan | US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE | BUS |
| GRR | Vernon J. Ehlers Station | 431 Wealthy St. SW | RAIL |
| HWC | Howard City, Michigan | 130 North Ensley St. | BUS |
| HOM | Holland station | 171 Lincoln Ave. | RAIL |
| LNS | East Lansing station | 1240 South Harrison Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Alton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell Post Office | Lowell (MI) | 49331 |
| Cannonsburg Post Office | Cannonsburg (MI) | 49317 |
| Ada Post Office | Ada (MI) | 49301 |
| Belding Post Office | Belding (MI) | 48809 |
| Sarana Post Office | Saranac (MI) | 48881 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Alton, Illinois city in Madison County, Illinois, United States. with a population of 26,049 people.
- Alton, Texas city in Texas. with a population of 18,785 people.
- Alton, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire (United States). with a population of 5,364 people.
Other cities in Kent County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kent County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Wyoming | 76,628 | A city in Kent County, Michigan. |
| Kentwood | 51,719 | Town of the United States |
| Forest Hills | 25,867 | Neighborhood of Queens, New York City, New York, USA |
| Walker | 25,265 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Grandville | 15,749 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Northview | 14,541 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Cutlerville | 14,370 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| East Grand Rapids | 11,991 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Comstock Park | 10,088 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Rockford | 6,395 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Byron Center | 5,822 | Census-designated place in Kent County, Michigan |
| Sparta | 5,321 | Village in Kent County, Michigan |
| Lowell | 4,196 | City in Kent County, Michigan, United States |
| Cedar Springs | 3,743 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Caledonia | 1,885 | Village in Kent County, Michigan |