At a Glance
Violent Crime
771/100K
2,314/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
33.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
36.0%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Altoona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Altoona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Altoona a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Altoona reports 771 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 103% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,314/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Altoona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
33.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altoona has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population33
Median Age71.1 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans33.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$20,064
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$17,949M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$279,274
Housing Units26
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent771/100K
Property2,314/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain50.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation98 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Broadband33.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Leesburg International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
100.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 679 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.
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