Altona, IL
Living in Altona
Bikeability5
Walkability20
Commute55
Public Transit5
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports11
Hospitals60
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
628Population+116 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-14 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian94%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate33%
Some College48%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office28%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$68kMedian Home Value+$9.3k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$442Median Monthly Rent+$132 (2010–19)
85%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached99%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197932%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K54%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
Utility gas54%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Altona
United States45
Illinois50
Knox County28
Property Crime in Altona
United States48
Illinois43
Knox County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Altona
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Altona, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Altona, IL
Galesburg Christian School Assoc
14 miles, SW
Visitation Catholic School
15 miles, NE
Immaculate Conception School
29 miles, SW
Villa Montessori School
30 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Altona, IL
Knox College
16 miles, SW
Monmouth College
28 miles, SW
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
33 miles, NW
Augustana College
33 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Altona, IL
Osf Saint Lukes Medical Center
13 miles, NE
St Mary Medical Center
14 miles, SW
Galesburg Cottage Hospital
15 miles, SW
Hammond Henry Hospital
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Altona, IL
Quad City International Airport
29 miles, NW
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
40 miles, SE
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
91 miles, S