At a Glance
Median Income
$65,114
$40,294 per capita
Home Value
$215,900
Zillow: $119,303
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
22.2%
55.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
25.6% 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alton residents earn a median household income of $65,114 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,294. The unemployment rate stands at 22.2% (517% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 55.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 379 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alton is $215,900 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,303. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
5.7% of adults in Alton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population35
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density206/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$65,114
Per Capita$40,294
Unemployment22.2%
Poverty55.6%
County GDP$1,002M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$119,303
Housing Units36
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking25.6%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death6,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation407 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Alton was founded in 1838.
The median home in Alton was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.