Alta Vista, KS

Alta Vista, KS

At a Glance

How Alta Vista Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Alta Vista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Alta Vista a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Alta Vista residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,479. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 168 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alta Vista is $82,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,858. Median rent is $989/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Alta Vista reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

9.3% of adults in Alta Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alta Vista has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

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