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Altoona, KS
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Population: 347
Home Price: $44,200
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Overview
Altoona is a village in the state of Kansas with a population of 347. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Altoona has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Very Low Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
21.1 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Altoona, KS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Altoona
Kansas
United States
Per Capita Income
$18,110
$28,792
$32,693
Median Household Income
$27,429
$56,155
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
4.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
25.9%
9.9%
10.5%
Age
Altoona
Kansas
United States
Median Age
41.8
43.0
42.3
Gender
Altoona
Kansas
United States
Male
47.0%
50.8%
49.8%
Female
53.0%
49.2%
50.2%
Race
Altoona
Kansas
United States
White
93.4%
90.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.8%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.6%
4.8%
5.2%
Housing Information
Altoona
Kansas
United States
Median Home Price
$44,200
$93,642
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$425
$518
$801
Family Households
45.8%
45.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
36.1%
36.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
83.3%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
16.7%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Altoona
Kansas
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.0%
6.0%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
32.9%
32.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
36.4%
26.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.8%
9.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
6.1%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Altoona
Kansas
United States
Mathematics
30.0%
34.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
49.5%
37.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Altoona
Kansas
United States
Murder
NA
1.1
3.0
Rape
NA
35.7
38.0
Robbery
NA
12.7
40.7
Assault
NA
194.0
188.5
Property Crime
Altoona
Kansas
United States
Burglary
NA
274.0
336.1
Theft
NA
1056.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
109.8
167.1
Arson
NA
10.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Altoona, KS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
basketball
volleyball
football
baseball
softball
tennis
athletic
sports
sports
winter
tshirts
accessories
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