Alton, IN

Indiana

Alton is a small town in Indiana with a population of 35. Residents earn $65,114 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
35 Population 206/sq mi density
$65,114 Median Income $40,294 per capita
$215,900 Home Value
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$65,114 median income, 17.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$215,900 home value
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,114
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $215,900
23% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.7%
83% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.1%
375% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 55.6%
348% higher than US avg

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

People

Population35
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density206/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans35.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$65,114
Per Capita$40,294
Unemployment17.1%
Poverty55.6%
County GDP$1,002M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$215,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units36

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation407 ft (124 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute37 min
Broadband27.0%
Libraries3

Is Alton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alton receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Alton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alton is $65,114, 13% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 55.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alton is $215,900, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Alton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Alton has a population of 35 with a density of 206 people per square mile. The median age is 25.9 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

35
Total Population
206
People / sq mi
25.9yrs
Median Age
33% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 34.3%
Female 65.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Alton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alton is $65,114, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 55.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Alton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,114
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,294
Avg Weekly Wage$984
IRS Avg AGI$56,795

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.1%
375% above US avg
Poverty Rate55.6%
348% above US avg
Establishments (County)379
County GDP$1,002M

Business (County)

Restaurants44
Healthcare45
Retail61
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,982
15% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.38%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Alton is $215,900, 23% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$215,900
23% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units36
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,982
15% below US avg
Effective Rate1.38%
Alton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.0 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.0 inches
34% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density206/sq mi
Coordinates38.1201°N, 86.4186°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18123
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 29.8-point margin. 27.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64%
D 34.3%

Winner: Republican by 29.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.7%
83% below US avg
High School+91.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density206/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access27.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities45
Restaurants44
Retail Stores61

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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