Altoona, Alabama
Quick Statistics
Altoona is a community in Blount County, Alabama, home to about 1,252 people spread across 4.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $16,817 a year, and a typical home is worth about $114,100. About 14.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 86.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 34 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Altoona ranks number 287 of 592 in population, number 395 in median household income, number 367 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Altoona typically top out near 88°F in July, while January nights average about 30°F. The area sees roughly 1 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Walnut Grove, AL | 2.0 mi. | 896 |
| 2. | Gallant, AL | 5.1 mi. | 1,081 |
| 3. | Bristow Cove, AL | 6.0 mi. | 144 |
| 4. | Susan Moore, AL | 6.6 mi. | 1,336 |
| 5. | Snead, AL | 7.2 mi. | 1,247 |
| 6. | New Union, AL | 7.8 mi. | 996 |
| 7. | Egypt, AL | 8.4 mi. | 616 |
| 8. | Douglas, AL | 8.9 mi. | 1,113 |
What is the population of Altoona, Alabama?
Altoona has a population of about 1,252 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Altoona, Alabama in?
Altoona is located in Blount County, Alabama.
What is the median home value in Altoona, Alabama?
The median home value in Altoona is about $114,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Altoona, Alabama?
The median personal income in Altoona is about $16,817 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Altoona, Alabama?
Since 1950, 56 tornadoes have been recorded in Blount County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Altoona, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 30 degrees, with around 1 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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