Altoona, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
18,458
Unemployment
1.5%
Poverty
5.8%
Median Home
$196,600
Median Income
$77,581
Median Rent
$931
Altoona SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
8
Altoona, IA Crime Report
569
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,066.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
23.81%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Altoona / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 569 | 3,066.4 | 2,000.2 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 129.3 | 266.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 16.2 | 27.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 107.8 | 200.4 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 545 | 2,937.1 | 1,733.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 45 | 242.5 | 371.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 477 | 2,570.6 | 1,199.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 23 | 123.9 | 163.0 | 219.9 |
Altoona, IA Cost Of Living
93
Altoona's Overall Cost Of Living
Altoona's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Altoona | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 89 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 98 | 100 | |
Altoona, IA Photos
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Rankings for Altoona in Iowa
Map Of Altoona, IA
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Population over time in Altoona
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18,458 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 17,936 | 3.4% |
| 2017 | 17,354 | 4.0% |
| 2016 | 16,692 | 5.6% |
| 2015 | 15,808 | 3.2% |
| 2014 | 15,317 | 2.4% |
| 2013 | 14,954 | 2.7% |
| 2012 | 14,563 | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 14,144 | 2.8% |
| 2010 | 13,757 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Altoona
| Race | Altoona | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.2% | 85.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.5% | 3.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 6.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Altoona
| Gender | Altoona | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Altoona for adults over 25
| Education | Altoona | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 12.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Altoona, Iowa
| Income | Altoona | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.8% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 9.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 13.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 19.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.6% | 14.3% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.4% | 15.3% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.0% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.8% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
