Median Income $57,708

23% lower than US avg

Home Value $24,000

91% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 3.8%

89% lower than US avg

Median Rent $713

39% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.3%

22% higher than US avg

Unemployment 10.4%

189% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 7.1%

43% lower than US avg

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

People

Population126

Median Age29.7 yrs

Density406/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 98%

Veterans96.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$57,708

Per Capita$33,536

Unemployment10.4%

Poverty7.1%

County GDP$184M

Commute24 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$24,000

Rent$713

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units62

Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity39.3%

Uninsured8.4%

Smoking17.1%

Depression22.4%

Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain28.6 in/yr

Sunny Days326/yr

Elevation1,648 ft (502 m)

Education

Bachelor's+3.8%

High School+98.8%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%

Commute24 min

Broadband47.0%

Libraries2

Is Alton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alton receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Alton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alton is $57,708, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alton is $24,000, 91% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Alton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches, including 17.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Alton has a population of 126 with a density of 406 people per square mile. The median age is 29.7 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%), with 1.6% Black.

Population

126

Total Population

406

People / sq mi

29.7yrs

Median Age

24% below US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%

Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Alton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alton is $57,708, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Alton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$57,708
	23% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$33,536
Avg Weekly Wage	$797
IRS Avg AGI	$58,684

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	10.4%
	189% above US avg
Poverty Rate	7.1%
	43% below US avg
Establishments (County)	169
County GDP	$184M

Business (County)

Restaurants	5
Healthcare	15
Retail	21
Manufacturing	4

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	23.9 min
Drive Alone	46.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	15.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Alton is $24,000, 91% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $713 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$24,000
	91% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$713
	39% below US avg
Rent Burden	9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$702
1 Bedroom	$753
2 Bedrooms	$947
3 Bedrooms	$1,223
4 Bedrooms	$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	63.8%
Housing Units	62
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

In Alton, 39.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.4% of residents lack health insurance. 17.1% are current smokers. 22.4% report depression. 26.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Alton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.3%
	22% above US avg
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart Disease	6.1%
High Blood Pressure	31.7%
Asthma	10.4%
COPD	7.0%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.1%
	22% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.8%
Physical Inactivity	26.2%
Depression	22.4%
Mental Distress	18.3%
Physical Distress	12.7%
Short Sleep	33.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.7%
Uninsured	8.4%
	2% below US avg
Checkup Rate	74.1%
Dental Visits	60.1%
Premature Death	9,625/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.8/10
Exercise Access	41.7%
Healthcare Facilities	15

Alton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.6 inches. The area enjoys 326 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	53.2°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	28.6 inches
	25% below US avg
Snowfall	17.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,648 ft (502 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	406/sq mi
Coordinates	39.4678°N, 98.9486°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	20141

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 3.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 68.6-point margin. 47.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.3%

D 14.7%

Winner: Republican by 68.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	3.8%
	89% below US avg
High School+	98.8%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.80

F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	406/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	47.0%
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	15
Restaurants	5
Retail Stores	21

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	23.9 min
Drive Alone	46.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	15.6%

Alton, KS

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Alton a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Alton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Alton vs U.S. Average

Income: Alton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Alton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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