Altoona, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Wilson County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
409 Population 772/sq mi density
$44,107 Median Income $22,501 per capita
$50,200 Home Value $109,774 Zillow
$706 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$44,107 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,200 home value, $706/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Altoona, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,107
41% below
$22,501 per capita
Home Value
$50,200
82% below
Zillow: $109,774
Median Rent
$706/mo
39% below
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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)

Income
59%
Home Value
18%
Rent
61%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Altoona a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Altoona residents earn a median household income of $44,107 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,501. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 236 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Altoona is $50,200 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,774. Median rent is $706/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

9.4% of adults in Altoona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Altoona has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population409
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density772/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,107
Per Capita$22,501
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$389M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,200
Rent$706
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$109,774
Housing Units205
Rent Burden36.3%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,658/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation828 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute21 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Altoona was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.