Alturas, Florida

Quick Statistics

Alturas is a community in Polk County, Florida, home to about 4,581 people spread across 53.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $34,392 a year, and a typical home is worth about $165,800. About 23.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 85.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 9 percent over the past decade.

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4,581
Total Population
▲ up 9% since 2012
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53.88 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$34,392
Median Personal Income
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$165,800
Median Home Value
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23.0%
College Educated
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85.4%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 9.8 points since 2010
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Among the Florida towns GeoStat tracks, Alturas ranks number 502 of 955 in population, number 472 in median household income, number 792 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Alturas typically top out near 93°F in July, while January nights average about 50°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Alturas
# Town Distance Population
1.Crooked Lake Park, FL5.6 mi.2,641
2.Highland Park, FL7.2 mi.282
3.Lake Wales, FL7.4 mi.16,785
4.Wahneta, FL8.6 mi.3,876
5.Hillcrest Heights, FL9.0 mi.377
6.Homeland, FL9.0 mi.363
7.Bartow, FL9.1 mi.20,438
8.Fort Meade, FL9.2 mi.5,225
Frequently Asked Questions About Alturas

What is the population of Alturas, Florida?
Alturas has a population of about 4,581 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Alturas, Florida in?
Alturas is located in Polk County, Florida.

What is the median home value in Alturas, Florida?
The median home value in Alturas is about $165,800, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Alturas, Florida?
The median personal income in Alturas is about $34,392 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Alturas, Florida?
Since 1950, 171 tornadoes have been recorded in Polk County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Alturas, Florida?
Typical July highs run about 93 degrees and January lows about 50 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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