Alto, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
825 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,719 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
65.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
30.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$177,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$674 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$341 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
31.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherokee County
5
Jacksonville Urban Area
5
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherokee County
5
Jacksonville Urban Area
5
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 47
Feb 4 0 50
Mar 4 0 57
Apr 3 0 65
May 4 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 3 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 5 0 66
Nov 5 0 56
Dec 4 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, TX State Senate District 3, TX State House District 8, TX
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Schools

Alto Middle
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Alto El
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Alto Hs
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Stephen F Austin State University
25 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Jacksonville College-Main Campus
25 miles, N • 1.4 star
Academy of Hair Design-Lufkin
30 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Rusk State Hosp
12 miles, N
Nacogdoches Medical Center
24 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
52 miles, N • 1 star
East Texas Regional Airport
55 miles, NE • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
91 miles, E • 1.4 star
Easterwood Field
106 miles, W • 1 star
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