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Crime in Altoona summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Altoona. Key points include:
There were 177 total crimes in Altoona in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Altoona is 1,839.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Altoona is 31.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Altoona is 1,808.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Altoona is -13.21% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Altoona Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Altoona / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 177 | 1,839.3 | 1,432.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 31.2 | 278.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 10.4 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0.0 | 200.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 174 | 1,808.2 | 1,154.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 20.8 | 117.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 167 | 1,735.4 | 875.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 52.0 | 161.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Altoona summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Altoona. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in Altoona is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Altoona is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Altoona is $327,629.
The median income in Altoona is $84,552.
Altoona's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Altoona Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Altoona | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 97 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Altoona, WI Weather
The average high in Altoona is 55.0° and the average low is 34.3°.
There are 64.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.3 inches of precipitation each year with 46.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Altoona |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 64.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 46.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Altoona Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Altoona
The current population in Altoona is 8,878. The population has increased 32.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,878 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 8,750 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 8,506 | 3.2% |
| 2021 | 8,244 | 6.1% |
| 2020 | 7,769 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 7,625 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 7,499 | 2.0% |
| 2017 | 7,350 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 7,193 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 7,053 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 6,940 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 6,844 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 6,780 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 6,706 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 6,685 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Altoona
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Altoona is:
87.2% White with 7,738 White residents.
1.3% African American with 117 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 95 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 14 Other residents.
5.2% Two Or More with 464 Two Or More residents.
5.0% Hispanic with 443 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Altoona | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.2% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.3% | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.2% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.0% | 8.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Altoona
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Altoona is 49.2% female with 4,370 female residents.
Altoona is 50.8% male with 4,507 male residents.
| Gender | Altoona | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Altoona for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Altoona completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Altoona completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Altoona completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Altoona completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Altoona completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Altoona completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Altoona completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Altoona completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Altoona completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Altoona | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Altoona, Wisconsin
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4.1% of households in Altoona earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Altoona earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.0% of households in Altoona earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.0% of households in Altoona earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.2% of households in Altoona earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.8% of households in Altoona earn $50,000 to $74,999.
19.3% of households in Altoona earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.5% of households in Altoona earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.6% of households in Altoona earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.3% of households in Altoona earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Altoona | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.0% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.3% | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.5% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.3% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
