Iowa
Alton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,350. Residents earn $86,136 per year, which is 15% above the national average.
Based on current data, Alton receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Alton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Alton is $86,136, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Alton is $204,600, 27% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Alton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches, including 30.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 92.5% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.5% |
| 44% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,136 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,986 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,145 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,592 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 878 |
| County GDP | $1,997M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 52 |
| Retail | 88 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,722 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.31% |
| Commute Time | 15.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $204,600 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $293,821 |
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,722 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.31% |
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,447/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.0 inches |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,314 ft (401 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 707/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9877°N, 96.0094°W |
| County FIPS | 19149 |
Winner: Republican by 54.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.9% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 707/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 88 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 15.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |