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Alton, Missouri, in Oregon county, is 70 miles NW of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 130 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 668.
In Alton, about 54% of adults are married. Lots of people in Alton live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.
The government tells us that Alton features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.
In 2000, Alton had a median family income of $21,667. Home offices are common in Alton.
In Alton, 58% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Alton.
In Alton, 93% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.
Comparing Alton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times |  | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| Low Property Crime |  | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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