Altona, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
447 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,232 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$111,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$377 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$672 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
85.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

DeKalb County
1
Auburn Urban Area
1
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

DeKalb County
2
Auburn Urban Area
2
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 11 24
Feb 2 7 28
Mar 3 4 37
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 2 41
Dec 3 8 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IN State Senate District 13, IN State House District 52, IN
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Schools

St Joseph School
<1 miles, SE
Garrett Middle School
1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Garrett High School
1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
JE Ober Elementary School
1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Purdue University Fort Wayne
16 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Dekalb Health
6 miles, E • 3.2 star
Parkview Noble Hospital
10 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport
26 miles, SW • 1.4 star
South Bend International Airport
65 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Toledo Express Airport
72 miles, E • 1 star
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