Altoona, KS
Living in Altoona
Bikeability2
Walkability10
Commute84
Public Transit3
Affordability100
Public Safety70
Airports22
Hospitals57
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
253Population-135 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+22 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial9%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate37%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$28kMedian Household Income-$10k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Private sector69%
Self-employed20%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation36%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office15%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$34kMedian Home Value+$3k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$380Median Monthly Rent+$147 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached59%
Mobile home37%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier44%
Home Value
Less than $50K66%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K7%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas2%
Utility gas74%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Altoona
United States45
Kansas56
Wilson County27
Property Crime in Altoona
United States48
Kansas58
Wilson County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Altoona
Excessive Heat17
Inland Flooding86
Tornado44
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Altoona, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Altoona, KS
Chanute Christian Academy
15 miles, NE
St Patrick Catholic School
16 miles, NE
St Andrew Catholic School
21 miles, S
Zion Lutheran School
21 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Altoona, KS
Pittsburg State University
53 miles, E
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
58 miles, S
Emporia State University
68 miles, NW
Ozark Christian College
70 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Altoona, KS
Wilson Medical Center
8 miles, S
Fredonia Regional Hospital
8 miles, W
Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center
15 miles, NE
Labette Health
26 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Altoona, KS
Joplin Regional Airport
69 miles, E
Tulsa International Airport
92 miles, S
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
97 miles, W
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
114 miles, SE