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Altoona, WA

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Altoona is a small town in Washington with a population of 46. Residents earn $95,000 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
46 Population 9/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $82,265 per capita
$1,291,700 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 226 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 10.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,291,700 home value
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,000
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,291,700
358% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 41.3%
23% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.3%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.9%
203% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Altoona Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population46
Median Age69.7 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans46.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$82,265
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$133M
Commute77 min

Housing

F
Home Value$1,291,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units25
Rent Burden46.2%

Health

Obesity32.3%
Uninsured5.6%
Smoking11.5%
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI28 (Good)
Rain103.6 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation532 ft (162 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute77 min
Broadband22.0%
Libraries1

Is Altoona a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Altoona receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Altoona offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Altoona is $95,000, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 77 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Altoona is $1,291,700, making it a premium housing market at 358% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 13.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 41.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Altoona experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 103.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Altoona has a population of 46 with a density of 9 people per square mile. The median age is 69.7 years, 79% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.3%), with 8.7% Hispanic.

Population

46
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
69.7yrs
Median Age
79% above US avg
5.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Altoona vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Altoona vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Altoona is $95,000, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 77 minutes.

Income: Altoona vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,000
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$82,265
Avg Weekly Wage$867
IRS Avg AGI$73,181

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)132
County GDP$133M

Business (County)

Restaurants11
Healthcare3
Retail12
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,483
28% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.35%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time76.5 min
Drive Alone46.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Altoona is $1,291,700, 358% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,291,700
358% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden46.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units25
Median Year Built2005

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,483
28% above US avg
Effective Rate0.35%
In Altoona, 32.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.6% of residents lack health insurance. 11.5% are current smokers. 21.2% report depression. 15.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Altoona vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.3%
1% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure27.1%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.5%
Cancer6.0%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.5%
18% below US avg
Binge Drinking12.2%
Physical Inactivity15.6%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress15.3%
Physical Distress12.1%
Short Sleep29.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured5.6%
35% below US avg
Checkup Rate54.7%
Dental Visits41.9%
Premature Death6,037/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access64.8%
Healthcare Facilities3
Altoona has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation is 103.6 inches. The area enjoys 226 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall103.6 inches
173% above US avg
Snowfall2.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation532 ft (162 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates46.2697°N, 123.6212°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS53069
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18.1-point margin. 22.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.6%
D 39.4%

Winner: Republican by 18.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+41.3%
23% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.36
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area5.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access22.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities3
Restaurants11
Retail Stores12

Safety & Disasters

FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute76.5 min
Drive Alone46.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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