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Altona, IL


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Altona, Illinois

Altona, Illinois, in Knox county, is 35 miles SE of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 140 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 570.

The People and Families of Altona

In Altona, about 65% of adults are married. Altona is considered a village for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Altona had a median family income of $39,318.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Altona ($400). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Altona Housing

About 90% of housing units in Altona are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the village benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Illinois.

Commuting

In Altona, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Altona Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Altona, IL

Comparing Altona to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Age of the Population55
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Housing Recently Built33
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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