Median Income $83,125

11% higher than US avg

Home Value $158,300

44% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 12.0%

64% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.5%

23% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.0%

44% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 7.6%

39% lower than US avg

How Alto Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population119

Median Age55.4 yrs

Density151/mi²

Male / Female57% / 43%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans97.0%

Economy

A+

Median Income$83,125

Per Capita$50,187

Unemployment2.0%

Poverty7.6%

County GDP$904M

Commute17 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$158,300

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units52

Rent Burden24.0%

Health

Obesity39.5%

Uninsured7.4%

Smoking13.6%

Depression25.3%

Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain35.6 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation932 ft (284 m)

Education

Bachelor's+12.0%

High School+83.7%

Graduate+3.3%

School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%

Commute17 min

Broadband49.0%

Libraries5

Is Alto a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alto receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Alto offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alto is $83,125, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alto is $158,300, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Alto has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Alto has a population of 119 with a density of 151 people per square mile. The median age is 55.4 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

119

Total Population

151

People / sq mi

55.4yrs

Median Age

42% above US avg

0.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.1%

Female 42.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Alto vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alto vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alto is $83,125, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Alto vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$83,125
	11% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$50,187
Avg Weekly Wage	$952
IRS Avg AGI	$67,664

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.0%
	44% below US avg
Poverty Rate	7.6%
	39% below US avg
Establishments (County)	534
County GDP	$904M

Business (County)

Restaurants	50
Healthcare	46
Retail	68
Manufacturing	32

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,577
	88% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	4.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	17.1 min
Drive Alone	87.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	3.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Alto is $158,300, 44% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$158,300
	44% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	24.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$797
1 Bedroom	$872
2 Bedrooms	$1,097
3 Bedrooms	$1,405
4 Bedrooms	$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	98.0%
Housing Units	52
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,577
	88% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.15%

In Alto, 39.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.4% of residents lack health insurance. 13.6% are current smokers. 25.3% report depression. 24.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Alto vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.5%
	23% above US avg
Diabetes	7.5%
Heart Disease	4.4%
High Blood Pressure	25.1%
Asthma	10.7%
COPD	4.9%
Cancer	6.4%
Stroke	2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	13.6%
	3% below US avg
Binge Drinking	20.1%
Physical Inactivity	24.8%
Depression	25.3%
Mental Distress	16.5%
Physical Distress	11.3%
Short Sleep	28.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	91.4%
Uninsured	7.4%
	14% below US avg
Checkup Rate	70.2%
Dental Visits	64.8%
Premature Death	8,058/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.6/10
Exercise Access	65.6%
Healthcare Facilities	46

Alto has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.6 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	45.1°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	35.6 inches
	6% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	932 ft (284 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	151/sq mi
Coordinates	43.6676°N, 88.7924°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	55047

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36.3-point margin. 49.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.6%

D 31.3%

Winner: Republican by 36.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	12.0%
	64% below US avg
High School+	83.7%
Graduate Degree+	3.3%
School Test Score	5.81

D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	151/sq mi
Total Area	0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	49.0%
Public Libraries	5
Healthcare Facilities	46
Restaurants	50
Retail Stores	68

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	17.1 min
Drive Alone	87.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	3.1%

Alto, WI

How Alto Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Alto a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Alto vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Alto vs U.S. Average

Income: Alto vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Alto vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities