Alton, IA
Living in Alton
Bikeability
44
Walkability
12
Commute
100
Public Transit
6
Affordability
80
Public Safety
97
Airports
21
Hospitals
79
Colleges
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.3k
Population
+259 (2010–19)
32 y
Median Age
-7 (2010–19)
26%
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
76%
Family Households
+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate37%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$71k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
14 mi
Average Commute
97%
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office21%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$135k
Median Home Value
+$18k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
$542
Median Monthly Rent
+$164 (2010–19)
79%
Owner-Occupied
+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas61%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alton
United States45
Iowa35
Sioux County7
Property Crime in Alton
United States48
Iowa43
Sioux County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (15%)(82%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alton
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding50
Tornado27
Blizzard10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alton, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alton, IA
Spalding Catholic Schools
0 miles, W
Spalding Catholic School
0 miles, W
Spaulding Catholic School
0 miles, W
Orange City Christian School
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Alton, IA
Northwestern College
3 miles, W
Dordt University
10 miles, NW
Briar Cliff University
38 miles, SW
Morningside College
40 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alton, IA
Orange City Area Health System
2 miles, W
Sioux Center Health
9 miles, NW
Floyd Valley Healthcare
15 miles, SW
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
16 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Alton, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
45 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
55 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
117 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
153 miles, S