At a Glance
Median Income
$41,364
$25,264 per capita
Home Value
$75,700
Zillow: $107,890
Median Rent
$706/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.4%
21.0% smoking rate
How Altheimer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Altheimer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Altheimer a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Altheimer residents earn a median household income of $41,364 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,264. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,655 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altheimer is $75,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,890. Median rent is $706/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
24.2% of adults in Altheimer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altheimer has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population578
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,364
Per Capita$25,264
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$3,461M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,700
Rent$706
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$107,890
Housing Units293
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity52.4%
Diabetes19.6%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death15,931/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation204 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute62 min
Broadband46.5%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Altheimer was founded in 1919.
The median home in Altheimer was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.