Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Altoona is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 8,750. Residents earn $80,126 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Altoona receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Altoona offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Altoona is $80,126, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Altoona is $220,900, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,157 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Altoona is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,120 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Altoona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches, including 55.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,126 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,968 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,527 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,254 |
| County GDP | $8,430M |
| Restaurants | 289 |
| Healthcare | 422 |
| Retail | 381 |
| Manufacturing | 88 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,247 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.83% |
| Commute Time | 17.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
| Census Median | $220,900 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $328,296 |
| Median List Price | $314,900 |
| Median List Price | $314,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $105 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 106.9% |
| Price Drops | 8.3% |
| Inventory | 24 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,157 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,425 |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,247 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.83% |
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,237/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 422 |
| Total Violent | 70.0/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 14.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 56.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,120.3/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 154.0/100K |
| Theft | 896.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 70.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.0 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 55.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 987 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,696/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8000°N, 91.4396°W |
| County FIPS | 55035 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,696/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 422 |
| Restaurants | 289 |
| Retail Stores | 381 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 17.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |