At a Glance
Median Income
$86,136
$46,986 per capita
Home Value
$204,600
Zillow: $314,966
Median Rent
$750/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
12.9% smoking rate
How Alton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alton residents earn a median household income of $86,136 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,986. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 878 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alton is $204,600 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,966. Median rent is $750/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
21.9% of adults in Alton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,350
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density707/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,136
Per Capita$46,986
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$1,997M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$204,600
Rent$750
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$314,966
Housing Units584
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain28.3 in/yr
Elevation1,314 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute15 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Alton was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.