Quality of Life and Culture in Alta Vista, KS - PlaceVista

Alta Vista, KS B+

Population: 431

Home Price: $67,900

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Overview

Alta Vista is a village in the state of Kansas with a population of 431. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Alta Vista has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
Residents: Families
School Rating: (C) Average
Safety Rating: (A) Excellent
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 27.8 minutes
Walkability: (B) Good
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Alta Vista, KS

Employment and Income	Alta Vista	Kansas	United States
Per Capita Income	$28,837	$28,792	$32,693
Median Household Income	$45,833	$56,155	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	15.0%	4.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	9.2%	9.9%	10.5%

Age	Alta Vista	Kansas	United States
Median Age	39.7	43.0	42.3

Gender	Alta Vista	Kansas	United States
Male	52.2%	50.8%	49.8%
Female	47.8%	49.2%	50.2%

Race	Alta Vista	Kansas	United States
White	89.1%	90.5%	80.3%
Black or African American	5.3%	1.0%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	1.6%	2.7%
Asian	0.5%	0.8%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	2.8%	1.2%	2.7%
Multiracial	2.3%	4.8%	5.2%

Housing Information	Alta Vista	Kansas	United States
Median Home Price	$67,900	$93,642	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$609	$518	$801
Family Households	51.1%	51.1%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	25.3%	25.3%	26.2%
Homeowners	63.4%	77.4%	72.9%
Renters	36.6%	22.6%	27.1%

Education	Alta Vista	Kansas	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	6.7%	6.0%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	39.3%	39.3%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	19.8%	26.2%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	18.5%	9.8%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	11.7%	13.1%	15.0%

Proficiency	Alta Vista	Kansas	United States
Mathematics	44.5%	34.0%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	54.5%	37.1%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Alta Vista	Kansas	United States
Murder	0.0	1.1	3.0
Rape	0.0	35.7	38.0
Robbery	0.0	12.7	40.7
Assault	0.0	194.0	188.5

Property Crime	Alta Vista	Kansas	United States
Burglary	0.0	274.0	336.1
Theft	0.0	1056.7	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	0.0	109.8	167.1
Arson	0.0	10.1	10.5

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