Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Altona is a small town in Colorado with a population of 532. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.
Based on current data, Altona receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Altona stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Altona is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Altona among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Altona is $1,168,400, making it a premium housing market at 314% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Altona is a highly educated community — 71.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Altona experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.0% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $250,001 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $171,369 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,854 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $137,874 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,751 |
| County GDP | $39,311M |
| Restaurants | 928 |
| Healthcare | 1,588 |
| Retail | 1,143 |
| Manufacturing | 533 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,666 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.57% |
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 38.8% |
| Census Median | $1,168,400 |
| 314% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,666 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.57% |
| Obesity | 16.4% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 19.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 10.4% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.2% |
| Premature Death | 4,571/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,588 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.2 inches |
| 60% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,017 ft (1,834 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1219°N, 105.2962°W |
| County FIPS | 08013 |
Winner: Democrat by 55.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 71.3% |
| 112% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 315/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,588 |
| Restaurants | 928 |
| Retail Stores | 1,143 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 38.8% |