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Alton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Plymouth County County
Alton, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Alton a Good Place to Live?
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 1.8% (50% 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 $293,821. 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.
Safety & Crime
Alton reports 16 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 612/100K.
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 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.