At a Glance
Median Income
$57,708
$33,536 per capita
Home Value
$24,000
Zillow: $87,044
Violent Crime
210/100K
315/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
326 sunny days/yr
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+
2.6 / 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 $57,708 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,536. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 169 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alton is $24,000 , 91% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $87,044. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Alton reports 210 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 315/100K.
Education
3.8% of adults in Alton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population126
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density406/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans96.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,708
Per Capita$33,536
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$184M
Avg Weekly Wage$797
Housing
A+
Home Value$24,000
Rent
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$87,044
Housing Units62
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent210/100K
Property315/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,625/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain28.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,648 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute24 min
Broadband47.0%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Alton was founded in 1870.
The median home in Alton was built in 1938.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
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