At a Glance
Violent Crime
109/100K
1,118/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Alden reports 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,118/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Alden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alden has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population36
Median Age68.1 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans36.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$46,206
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$303,220
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent109/100K
Property1,118/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,006 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Broadband22.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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