Livability Score

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/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Altoona.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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The cost of living in Altoona is 74/100 - which is 17% lower than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Altoona crime rates are 3,931 per 100k, which is 56% higher than Kansas
Property Crime
3,261 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
670 crimes per 100k F
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The median income in Altoona is $24,688 - which is 54% lower than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$24,688 F
Unemployment Rate
0.9% A+
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Altoona Fire Department
Fire Station
Wilson County Rural Fire District - Station 10
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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Altoona home prices are $40,000 - which is 70% lower than Kansas
Home Price
$40,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
1.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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The Altoona graduation rate is 72% - which is 17% lower than Kansas
School Test Scores
40% F
High School Grad. Rates
72% D-
Altoona-Midway Elementary
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Altoona? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Altoona? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Altoona.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      19% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Altoona? The cost of living in Altoona is 74/100 - which is 17% lower than Kansas.
      Altoona
      74

      26% less expensive than average

      Kansas
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Altoona? Altoona crime rates are 3,931, which are 56% higher than Kansas
      Total Crime
      3,931 per 100k people

      72% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      72% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Altoona? The median income in Altoona is $24,688 which is 54% lower than Kansas.
      Median household income
      $24,68855% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,66941% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      81% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Altoona a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Altoona home prices? Altoona home prices are $40,000 - which is 70% lower than Kansas
      Median home value
      $40,00078% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $59338% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      77%

      21% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Altoona have good schools? The Altoona graduation rate is 72% - which is 17% lower than Kansas
      High school grad. rates
      72%

      14% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      17% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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