At a Glance
Median Income
$68,955
$27,535 per capita
Home Value
$164,500
Zillow: $245,696
Median Rent
$941/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
19.6% 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alturas residents earn a median household income of $68,955 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,535. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,281 business establishments, including 1,064 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alturas is $164,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,696. Median rent is $941/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
7.9% of adults in Alturas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alturas has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,866
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,955
Per Capita$27,535
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$44,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,500
Rent$941
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$245,696
Housing Units1,519
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death9,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain52.8 in/yr
Elevation167 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Alturas was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Winter Haven Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,064 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 121 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.