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Alton, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
647
Population
412/sq mi density
$47,606
Median Income
$21,587 per capita
$117,100
Home Value
$170,921 Zillow
$594
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
254 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,606 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,100 home value, $594/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Alton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°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. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 412/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6945°N, 91.3996°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Sharp County Regional (CKK) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Alton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.6").