Alton, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Kane County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
308 Population 135/sq mi density
$340,000 Home Value $540,636 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Alton, UT

At a Glance

Home Value
$340,000
21% above
Zillow: $540,636
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
59% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Home Value
121%
Rent
82%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alton a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alton is $340,000 , 21% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $540,636. Median rent is $950/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

13.7% of adults in Alton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population308
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$10,962
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$586M
Avg Weekly Wage$844

Housing

Home Value$340,000
Rent$950
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$540,636
Housing Units84
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,263/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain17.3 in/yr
Elevation7,278 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute40 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Alton was founded in 1907.
The median home in Alton was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.