Florida
Altha is a small town in Florida with a population of 567. Residents earn $32,898 per year, which is 56% below the national average.
Based on current data, Altha receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Altha offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Altha is $32,898, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 38.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Altha is $85,300, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $956 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Altha is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,115 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Altha enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $32,898 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,209 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $802 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,693 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 38.9% |
| 214% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 261 |
| County GDP | $506M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 37 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,713 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.35% |
| Commute Time | 20.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 59.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |
| Census Median | $85,300 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $199,142 |
| Census Median Rent | $956 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 37.2% |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,713 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.35% |
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,924/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,115.2/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 929.4/100K |
| Theft | 185.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.1 inches |
| 35% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 423/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5734°N, 85.1261°W |
| County FIPS | 12013 |
Winner: Republican by 67.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 423/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 74.6% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 20.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 59.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |