Altoona, IA

Living in Altoona

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 3
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 56
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 38
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 69
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Schools 89
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Residents

18k Population +4.7k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
73% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate30%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$78k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$197k Median Home Value +$37k (2010–19)
43% Built 2000 or Later
$842 Median Monthly Rent +$209 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas64%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Altoona

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Altoona

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 8
Feb 25 1 7
Mar 37 2 5
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 38 2 2
Dec 24 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Altoona

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding47
Tornado19
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Altoona, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Altoona, IA

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Sterling Education
4 miles, W
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Holy Family School
7 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Altoona, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Altoona, IA

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Airports

Airports near Altoona, IA

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Eppley Airfield
127 miles, W