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Alturas, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Polk County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,866
Population
72/sq mi density
$68,955
Median Income
$27,535 per capita
$164,500
Home Value
$245,696 Zillow
$941
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
444
Violent Crime/100K
4,433 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$68,955 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,500 home value, $941/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
444 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Alturas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 59.9 sq mi (155.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.8421°N, 81.6816°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Winter Haven Regional (GIF) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0411 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.03 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in |
Alturas has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 62°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and April the driest (1.9").