Alton, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
647
Population
412/sq mi density
$47,606
Median Income
$21,587 per capita
$117,100
Home Value
$173,775 Zillow
$594
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,606 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,100 home value, $594/mo rent
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 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
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
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
Alton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (3.0").