At a Glance
Median Income
$54,634
$31,725 per capita
Home Value
$152,600
Zillow: $180,140
Median Rent
$781/mo
39.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,477/100K
682/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
16.4% smoking rate
How Alturas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alturas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alturas a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alturas residents earn a median household income of $54,634 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,725. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 426 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alturas is $152,600 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,140. Median rent is $781/month, with 39.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Alturas reports 1,477 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 289% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 682/100K.
Education
26.1% of adults in Alturas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alturas has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,703
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density952/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,634
Per Capita$31,725
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$688M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,600
Rent$781
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$180,140
Housing Units1,388
Rent Burden39.2%
Crime
F
Violent1,477/100K
Property682/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,302/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain11.7 in/yr
Elevation4,366 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute14 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Alturas was founded in 1901.
The median home in Alturas was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.