At a Glance
Median Income
$38,750
$24,417 per capita
Home Value
$49,300
Zillow: $162,558
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
15.6% 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+
3.9 / 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 $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,417. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 356 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alden is $49,300 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,558. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
37.9% of adults in Alden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alden has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population110
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density688/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$24,417
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$949M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$49,300
Rent
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$162,558
Housing Units84
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain29.0 in/yr
Elevation1,680 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Alden was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Hutchinson Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.