At a Glance
Median Income
$32,898
$19,209 per capita
Home Value
$85,300
Zillow: $205,960
Median Rent
$956/mo
37.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
38.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
18.6% smoking rate
How Altha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Altha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Altha a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Altha residents earn a median household income of $32,898 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,209. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 261 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altha is $85,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,960. Median rent is $956/month, with 37.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
17.4% of adults in Altha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altha has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population567
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density423/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$32,898
Per Capita$19,209
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty38.9%
County GDP$506M
Avg Weekly Wage$802
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,300
Rent$956
Ownership48.3%
Zillow$205,960
Housing Units230
Rent Burden37.2%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,924/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation210 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute21 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Altha was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.