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Altha, FL


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Altha, Florida

Altha, Florida, in Calhoun county, is 47 miles S of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 207 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. The town has a population of 506.

The People and Families of Altha

In Altha, about 48% of adults are married. Altha has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Altha had a median family income of $40,156.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Altha Housing

In Altha, 65% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. And yes, you can rent a place in Altha without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the town.

Commuting

In Altha, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Altha strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyAltha Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 6%Altha Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 10%Altha Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Altha, FL

Comparing Altha to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens65
Racial Diversity61
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men44
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty34
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work73
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Housing Recently Built95
Affordability of Rents810
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime25
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