Alton, UT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
308 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$340,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$440 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$675 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kane County
3
Utah
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kane County
2
Utah
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 36
Feb 2 7 40
Mar 1 4 47
Apr 1 2 54
May 1 0 62
Jun 0 0 72
Jul 1 0 79
Aug 1 0 77
Sep 1 0 69
Oct 1 0 57
Nov 1 3 44
Dec 1 6 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 15%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, UT State Senate District 27, UT State House District 69, UT
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Schools

Valley High
12 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Valley School
12 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Kanab School
26 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Bryce Valley High
27 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Southern Utah University
35 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Garfield Memorial Hospital
28 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Cedar City Hospital
36 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Cedar City Regional Airport
37 miles, NW • 1 star
St George Regional Airport
61 miles, W • 1 star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
165 miles, S • 1 star
McCarran International Airport
173 miles, W • 4.6 star
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