Indiana
Altona is a small town in Indiana with a population of 447. Residents earn $64,232 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Altona receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Altona offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Altona is $64,232, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. 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 $111,800, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,075 per month. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Altona experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches, including 29.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,232 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,304 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,210 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,935 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,084 |
| County GDP | $3,447M |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Healthcare | 87 |
| Retail | 116 |
| Manufacturing | 118 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,180 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.84% |
| Commute Time | 18.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |
| Census Median | $111,800 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,075 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,180 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.84% |
| Obesity | 43.8% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,445/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.0 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,235/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3522°N, 85.1525°W |
| County FIPS | 18033 |
Winner: Republican by 47.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.2% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,235/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Retail Stores | 116 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 18.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |