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Altona, IL
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Altona, IL
At a Glance
How Altona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Altona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Altona a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Altona residents earn a median household income of $67,125 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,904. The unemployment rate stands at 13.2% (267% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altona is $89,200 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,048. Median rent is $944/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Altona reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 565/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in Altona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altona has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.