Altona, IN — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
DeKalb County · Indiana
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Altona based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
447
2023 ACS
Median Income
$64,232
2023
Median Home Value
$111,800
2023
Median Rent
$1,075
2023
Median Age
37.4
Unemployment
3.4%
Cost of Living Index
95.0
100 = national avg
Altona is a city in DeKalb County, Indiana, with a population of 447 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Altona is one of the communities in Indiana.
The median household income in Altona is $64,232, and the median home value is $111,800. The cost of living index is 95.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,075 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, and the median age is 37.4 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
447
Male
227
50.8%
Female
220
49.2%
Median Age
37.4
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
3.6%
High School or Higher
50.6%
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
3.6%
Married
45.9%
Avg Household Size
3.0
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.217
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
87.7%
Foreign Born
0.0%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%
2 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
99.5%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
423
English Only
100.0%
#1 Non-English Language
N/A
Limited English
0.0%
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
100.0%
Limited English Proficiency
0.0%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
16
3.6% of population
Disability Rate
56.3%
9 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$75,278
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
16
100.0%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$75,278
Non-Veteran Income
$52,667
Difference
$22,611
42.9% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
9
Without Disability
7
Disability Rate
56.3%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
338
#1 Ancestry
English
39.8% (178)
#2 Ancestry
German
19.9% (89)
#3 Ancestry
Italian
8.9% (40)
Top 7 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
147
Family Households
117
79.6%
Married Couples
98
66.7%
Non-Family Households
30
20.4%
Single Mother Households
16
10.9%
Single Father Households
3
2.0%
Living Alone
23
15.6%
Children Under 18
Total Children
85
In Married Couple
64
75.3%
With Single Mother
21
24.7%
With Single Father
0
0.0%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$64,189
Married Couple Income
$64,298
Single Mother Income
$57,500
Avg Family Size
3.0
Avg Non-Family Size
2.6
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
14
Grandparents Responsible
4
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$64,232
-12% vs national
Per Capita Income
$26,304
-29% vs national
Poverty Rate
3.4%
-75% vs national
Gini Index
0.2427
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
3.4%
-34% vs national
SNAP Recipients
10.2%
of households
How Altona Compares
Altona vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Altona is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Altona, IN has a median household income of $64,232, making it the 14,533rd highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Altona has a higher median household income than 48% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Altona, IN has a per capita income of $26,304, making it the 21,181st highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Altona has a higher per capita income than 25% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Altona, IN has a poverty rate of 3.4%, making it the 25,990th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Altona has a higher poverty rate than 17% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Altona, IN has a unemployment rate of 3.4%, making it the 16,384th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Altona has a higher unemployment rate than 47% of all the cities we measured.
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Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
-24% vs IN avg
Labor Force
205
Employed
198
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
50.6%
of adults 25+
Median Age
37.4
Work from Home
4.6%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Indiana metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$108.4K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
95.0
100 = national avg
-5.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$41,811
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$98,827
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$732
per month
2 Bedroom
$960
per month
The median household income in Altona, IN is $64,232, which is 12.3% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $26,304. The poverty rate of 3.4% is lower than the IN state average of 11.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.2427, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, compared to the state average of 4.5%. The labor force is 205. 3.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 86.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 95.0, which is 5.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 88.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,811 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$128,700
Median List Price
N/A
Price Per Sq Ft
$105
Days on Market
42
Active Inventory
N/A
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
0.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
0.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
82.4%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
2
Pending Sales
1
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$105
Altona vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Altona is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Altona, IN has a median home value of $111,800, making it the 20,634th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Altona has a higher median home value than 26% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Altona, IN has a median rent of $1,075, making it the 8,611th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Altona has a higher median rent than 61% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Altona, IN has a price per square foot of $105, making it the 16,731st highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Altona has a higher price per square foot than 19% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Altona, IN has a rent burden of 20.1%, making it the 8,672nd highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Altona has a higher rent burden than 60% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$111,800
Median Rent
$1,075
Total Housing Units
155
Vacancy Rate
5.2%
Owner Occupied
90.5%
Renter Occupied
9.5%
Median Property Tax
$508
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
N/A
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$508
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.45%
of home value
Median Home Value
$111,800
Estimated Mean Tax
$634
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($508) by the median home value ($111,800). In Altona, IN, this works out to an effective rate of 0.45%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Altona, IN is $128,700 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 42 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The median price per square foot is $105. The median rent is $1,075 per month (Census ACS). About 90.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 155 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $508. The effective tax rate is 0.45%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Altona. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
41.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
46.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
35.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
94.3
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
15
Public Assistance
$1.6M
Individual Assistance
$2.5M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $1.3M | $2.4M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2009 | — | $73K |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jan 2008 | $245K | $45K |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2007 | $27K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jan 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 2004 | — | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Jan 2001 | $18K | — |
| In-winter Storm 12/23/98 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1999 | $43K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding → | Severe Storm | Sep 1992 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1991 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Mar 1982 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Unknown | — | — | $3K |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and … → | Unknown | — | — | $3K |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
67
Total Claims Paid
$1,549,656
Avg Claim Payout
$23,129
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
16
Federal Funding
$1,059,362
Properties Protected
31
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
8.55
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 10 | $831,150 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $55,001 |
| 204.1: Dry Floodproofing Private Structures - Riverine (Commercial) | 2 | $84,787 |
| 204.3: Dry Floodproofing Public Structures - Riverine | 2 | $88,424 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Altona has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, hail. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 67 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,600,658 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,488,163 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 16 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
43.8%
7.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.2%
3.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.7%
Arthritis
28.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.1%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.2%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
31.6%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
16.3%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Altona has an obesity rate of 43.8%, which is 7.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.3 mi
Parkview Dekalb Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Dekalb Hospital | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Northeastern Center | 6.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Parkview Noble Hospital | 9.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Orthopaedic Hospital At Parkview North | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
86.7%
+10% vs national
Public Transit
0.5%
-43% vs national
Work From Home
4.6%
-51% vs national
Carpool
7.1%
How Altona's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Altona, IN covers travel times and transportation modes. 86.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 4.6% work from home, which is below the IN state average of 5.6%. 7.1% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
97.3%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
89.8%
of households
No Internet
2.7%
of households
Total Households
147
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
95.2%
of households
Smartphone
87.8%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
86.4%
of households
Tablet
83.0%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.8¢
per kWh
-23% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
12.4¢
per kWh
-20% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
8.2¢
per kWh
-31% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$133
residential
-9% vs Under 10,000 avg
13% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Indiana averages 14.8¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $133. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Altona vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
97.3% of households in Altona have broadband internet access. 89.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.7% of households have no internet access. 6.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Altona is located in DeKalb County, IN. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Altona.
Election Overview
Source: DeKalb County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
5,064
25.6%
GOP Votes
14,377
72.7%
Total Votes
19,785
Margin
R+47.1%
Shift from 2020
D+0.2pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,064 | 14,377 | 19,785 | 25.6% | 72.7% | R+47.1 |
| 2020 | 4,966 | 14,237 | 19,628 | 25.3% | 72.5% | R+47.2 |
| 2016 | 3,941 | 12,054 | 16,816 | 23.4% | 71.7% | R+48.2 |
In the 2024 presidential election, DeKalb County recorded 19,785 total votes. Republicans won the county with 72.7% of the vote compared to 25.6% for Democrats, a margin of R+47.1%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted D+0.2pp from the previous election. Since 2016, DeKalb County has shifted 1.2 percentage points toward Democrats.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
9
Total Population
91,013
Avg Median Income
$85,470
Avg Home Value
$221,533
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46706 | 20,277 | $76,288 | $194,900 | $829 | 87.9 |
| 46710 | 4,486 | $81,927 | $193,100 | $633 | 44.5 |
| 46730 | 1,183 | $95,625 | $279,200 | N/A | 28.0 |
| 46738 | 8,462 | $62,212 | $156,300 | $855 | 26.0 |
| 46748 | 6,933 | $98,443 | $257,700 | $1,147 | 18.7 |
| 46755 | 15,528 | $66,034 | $160,300 | $722 | 74.9 |
| 46763 | 1,358 | $98,603 | $260,800 | N/A | 24.8 |
| 46793 | 4,122 | $74,412 | $177,500 | $840 | 53.0 |
| 46845 | 28,664 | $115,690 | $314,000 | $1,398 | 22.9 |
Altona, IN has 9 ZIP codes with a combined population of 91,013. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $85,470. The average median home value is $221,533. The average median monthly rent is -$148,147,434.
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