Alturas, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Polk County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
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
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$68,955 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,500 home value, $941/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in |
Alturas has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 62°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and November the driest (1.8").