At a Glance
Median Income
$95,000
$82,265 per capita
Violent Crime
111/100K
1,672/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
226 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?
B
3.0 / 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 $95,000 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $82,265. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Altoona reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,672/100K.
Education
41.3% of adults in Altoona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altoona has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
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.
Data Overview
People
Population46
Median Age69.7 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans46.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$82,265
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$380,890
Housing Units25
Rent Burden46.2%
Crime
F
Violent111/100K
Property1,672/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,037/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain103.6 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation532 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband22.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Altoona was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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