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Alton, MO
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Alton, MO
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 $47,606 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,587. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alton is $117,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,921. Median rent is $594/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Alton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 385/100K.
Education
24.6% of adults in Alton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.