Altoona, Iowa

Population 14,563

Altoona is located in Polk County, IA. The population is 14,563, making Altoona the 7th largest city in Polk County.

There are 4 public schools in Altoona with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Altoona is high , and there are 23 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Altoona is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Altoona property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Altoona include Clay Township, Delaware Township and Pleasant Hill.

Altoona Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 5.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.2%

Crime Rate

48.22% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 601
  • Violent Crimes: 712
  • Robbery: 130
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

14.25% Higher than national avg.
  • 23 offenders in Altoona
  • 15.79 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

5 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.8%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Altoona, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Altoona's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
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23 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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323 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Altoona, IA issued 323 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 323 permits, 95 were issued for single family homes and 228 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Altoona, IA issued 207 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 207 permits, 98 were issued for single family homes and 109 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $690
  • 1 Bedroom: $808
  • 2 Bedrooms: $982
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,350
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,425

Zip Codes

50009 50035 50317 50327

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Environmental Hazards

5 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Altoona, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Altoona, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Altoona, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.27°
  • February 24.83°
  • March 40.2°
  • April 51.58°
  • May 61.48°
  • June 70.48°
  • July 78.02°
  • August 72.73°
  • September 62.6°
  • October 53.3°
  • November 40.33°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Altoona, IA

Earthquakes
Altoona, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Altoona, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Altoona, IA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Altoona, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Altoona, IA: $72,398

Unemployment

Unemployment in Altoona is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 34.24%
White Collar - 65.76%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Young

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

4 Cemeteries view all

8 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Altoona, IA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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