Altoona, IA
Living in Altoona
Bikeability11
Walkability3
Commute74
Public Transit18
Affordability56
Public Safety58
Airports38
Hospitals74
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+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
$78kMedian 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
$197kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
43%Built 2000 or Later
$842Median 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
St Joseph Elementary School
4 miles, SW
Sterling Education
4 miles, W
Joshua Christian Academy
6 miles, SW
Holy Family School
7 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Altoona, IA
Grand View University
7 miles, W
Mercy College of Health Sciences
8 miles, SW
Drake University
9 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Altoona, IA
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
8 miles, SW
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
8 miles, SW
Broadlawns Medical Center
9 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Altoona, IA
Des Moines International Airport
12 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
84 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
93 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
127 miles, W