At a Glance
Median Income
$55,625
$30,371 per capita
Home Value
$102,500
Zillow: $168,747
Median Rent
$562/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
16.5% smoking rate
How Alden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alden residents earn a median household income of $55,625 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,371. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 650 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alden is $102,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,747. Median rent is $562/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
9.9% of adults in Alden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alden has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population792
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density508/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,625
Per Capita$30,371
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$1,142M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,500
Rent$562
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$168,747
Housing Units382
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.9 in/yr
Elevation1,164 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute15 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Alden was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.