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Altona, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · DeKalb County County
Altona, IN
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 $64,232 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,304. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,084 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altona is $111,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,061. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 17.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Altona reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,989/100K.
Education
5.2% of adults in Altona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altona has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.