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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

Parks & Recreation in Alturas (20)

Alafia River State Park
State Park
6,311 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself in a protected sanctuary where diverse plants and wildlife thrive—making Canaveral National Seashor...
Entrance: $25
Activities: Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Group Camping, Fishing, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Paddling, Junior Ranger Program, Surfing, Swimming, Saltw...
Weather: Summer: Hot & humid (Temperatures average in the 90's) Winter months: Temperatures in the 40–70-degree range, with a "cold spell" where temperatures lower to the mid-30's). Hur...
Colt Creek State Park
State Park
5,068 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting their homelands. De Soto’s quest for glory and gold would be a four year, four thousand mile odysse...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Living History, Reenactments, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Paddling, Kayaking, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Summers avg. Temperature is 90 degrees Fahrenheit with a relative humidity of 80-90% Late afternoon showers and thunderstorms are common usually lasting only 10-20 minutes. Winters are mild and dry wi...
Don Pedro Island State Park
State Park
245 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
State Park
201 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Cooper State Park
State Park
707 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Highlands Hammock State Park
State Park
9,238 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hillsborough River State Park
State Park
3,319 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park
State Park
846 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Kissimmee State Park
State Park
5,893 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Manatee State Park
State Park
549 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Little Manatee River State Park
State Park
2,433 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Maderia Bickle Archaeological State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Myakka River State Park
State Park
37,193 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Oscar Scherer State Park
State Park
1,396 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Stump Pass Beach State Park
State Park
211 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
State Park
538 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wekiwa Springs State Park
State Park
9,505 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ybor City Museum State Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0