What are the schools like in Altona, IL?

School district data for Altona is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Altona?

The median household income in Altona, IL is $64,861 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 18.2%.

What is the weather like in Altona, IL?

Altona has an average high temperature of 29.9°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.8 inches.

Altona, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Altona, IL affordable or expensive?

Altona's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Altona is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $93,500 and the median rent is $817 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Altona, IL?

Altona has a violent crime rate of 301.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1754.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Altona, IL a Good Place to Live?

Altona is a small town of 562 in Illinois, with a median household income of $64,861 and a 18.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Altona stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Altona is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Altona city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.3

Altona's overall cost of living index is 91.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Altona costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Altona, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$93,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$817	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,861	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Altona's violent crime rate is 301.8 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

301.8 /100k

Property Crime

1754.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Altona, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Altona sees average highs of 29.9°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 39.4 inches of annual precipitation and 26.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Altona, IL
Average High — January	29.9°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	39.4"
Annual Snowfall	26.8"

Demographics

Metric	Altona, IL	National Avg
Population	562	—
Median Age	40.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	18.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.2%	22.2%
65 and over	19.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Nekoma, IL 4 mi Oneida, IL 4 mi Bishop Hill, IL 6 mi Victoria, IL 7 mi Galva, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Altona

Altona, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61414

Altona vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Altona, IL affordable or expensive?

Altona's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Altona roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $93,500 and median rent is $817/month.

What is the crime rate in Altona, IL?

Altona's violent crime rate is 301.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1754.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Altona?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Altona, IL a good place to live?

Altona, IL has a population of 562, a median household income of $64,861, and an unemployment rate of 18.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Altona?

Altona averages 29.9°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.4 inches with about 26.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Altona?

Altona, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61414.

What is the population of Altona?

The population of Altona, Illinois is 562 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Altona?

Key numbers for living in Altona: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $93,500, median household income $64,861, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Altona side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.