At a Glance
Median Income
$67,125
$37,904 per capita
Home Value
$89,200
Zillow: $132,685
Median Rent
$944/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
19.6%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
13.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Altona a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 19.6% (444% 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 $132,685. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population519
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density552/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,125
Per Capita$37,904
Unemployment19.6%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$2,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,200
Rent$944
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$132,685
Housing Units252
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation761 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Altona was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.