Minnesota
Altura is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 413. Residents earn $65,833 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Altura receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Altura offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Altura is $65,833, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Altura is $171,900, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $644 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Altura experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches, including 36.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,833 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,769 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $895 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,302 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 401 |
| County GDP | $731M |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,359 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.54% |
| Commute Time | 23.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
| Census Median | $171,900 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $231,473 |
| Census Median Rent | $644 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,359 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.54% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,033/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.4 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,189 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0642°N, 91.9436°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 55011 |
Winner: Republican by 30.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.0% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 96.2% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Retail Stores | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 23.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |