Alton, MO
Living in Alton
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute84
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety65
Airports21
Hospitals19
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools4
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
628Population-183 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+16 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
38%Family Households-22% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over19%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian95%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school30%
High school graduate29%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household38%
Householder living alone61%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$19kMedian Household Income-$1.3k (2010–19)
65%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K63%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector48%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office20%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$80kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$349Median Monthly Rent+$1 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K15%
$200K to $249K5%
$300K to $399K11%
House Heating Type
Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas22%
Solar energy3%
Utility gas6%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alton
United States45
Missouri53
Oregon County38
Property Crime in Alton
United States48
Missouri54
Oregon County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alton
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado19
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alton, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alton, MO
Faith Christian Academy
27 miles, W
West Point Christian Academy
35 miles, E
Summersville Mennonite School
38 miles, NW
St Paul Catholic School
38 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Alton, MO
Williams Baptist University
46 miles, SE
Crowley's Ridge College
62 miles, SE
Lyon College
64 miles, S
Arkansas State University-Main Campus
71 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alton, MO
Ozarks Medical Center
27 miles, W
Mercy St Francis Hospital
28 miles, NW
Fulton County Hospital
32 miles, SW
Five Rivers Medical Center
35 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Alton, MO
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
107 miles, E
Springfield-Branson National Airport
117 miles, W
Memphis International Airport
139 miles, SE