Altoona, AL

Living in Altoona

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 12
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 28
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Airports 49
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Hospitals 21
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Colleges 19
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Schools 16
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Residents

883 Population +146 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -6 (2010–19)
7% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
62% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate39%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$32k Median Household Income +$4.3k (2010–19)
72% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
39  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector81%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office28%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$83k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$149 Median Monthly Rent -$62 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home16%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity80%
LP gas9%
Utility gas3%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Altoona

United States45
Alabama48
Gadsden Metro Area71
Etowah County71

Property Crime in Altoona

United States48
Alabama52
Gadsden Metro Area76
Etowah County76

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 5 0
Feb 44 5 0
Mar 52 5 0
Apr 60 5 0
May 68 5 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 61 4 0
Nov 51 5 0
Dec 43 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Altoona

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding56
Tornado42
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Altoona, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Altoona, AL

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Colleges

Colleges near Altoona, AL

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Talladega College
43 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Altoona, AL

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St Vincents Blount
13 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Altoona, AL

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Lovell Field
93 miles, NE