Alton, KS
Living in Alton
Bikeability
45
Walkability
49
Commute
80
Public Transit
56
Affordability
100
Public Safety
87
Airports
1
Hospitals
66
Colleges
22
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
39
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
88
Population
-12 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
-15 (2010–19)
22%
College-Educated
+11% (2010–19)
48%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over17%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate30%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree22%
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$43k
Median Household Income
+$18k (2010–19)
77%
Above Poverty
+7% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
77%
Lived Here Last Year
-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K41%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$150K to $199K5%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector42%
Self-employed21%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance29%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office8%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation5%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$28k
Median Home Value
+$14k (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
$247
Median Monthly Rent
+$22 (2010–19)
36%
Owner-Occupied
-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier80%
Home Value
Less than $50K81%
$50K to $99K19%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas70%
Utility gas5%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alton
United States45
Kansas56
Osborne County15
Property Crime in Alton
United States48
Kansas58
Osborne County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (16%)(80%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton11%
Donald Trump85%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alton
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding66
Tornado53
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alton, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alton, KS
Tipton Catholic High School
27 miles, E
Hays Maranatha Christian School
43 miles, S
St John's Grade School
45 miles, E
St John's Catholic School
45 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Alton, KS
Fort Hays State University
46 miles, SW
Hastings College
83 miles, N
Kansas Wesleyan University
85 miles, SE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
86 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alton, KS
Osborne County Memorial Hospital
13 miles, E
Smith County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, NE
Rooks County Health Center
24 miles, SW
Phillips County Hospital
28 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Alton, KS
Hays Regional Airport
47 miles, S
Salina Regional Airport
84 miles, SE
Kearney Regional Airport
87 miles, N
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
109 miles, N