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There were 622 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Altoona had a population of 8,878 in July 2026. For Altoona, median household income was US$84,552 a year in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1930 sources

Population9,376people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,611EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,129EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.76%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,839offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 16% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean5.89µg/m³country median 7.0 — 16% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Altoona?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Altoona.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,285 per month, while the median home value was US$233,100 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 51.9%, and the vacancy rate was 4.48% in July 2026. 32.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Altoona recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet22Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan23Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,285/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent32.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)4.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,373 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,326 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,129 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes174 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Altoona a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 44–60%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student51%strong on education, weak on work · range 41–61%
Family61%strong on family, weak on cost · range 52–70%
Retirement54%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 44–64%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

0.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 33 of 9,376 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Altoona is 2.8%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income84,552 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband75.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription4.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet6.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet2.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,611 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,554 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov24Official
Unemployment rate2.76 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Altoona?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,554 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,381of €2,788 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,788
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,326
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,381
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Altoona Salary needed to live in Altoona

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Altoona. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Altoona. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher96.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools28 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents21.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio13 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents622 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,533 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Altoona when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesAltoona highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Altoona highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
Altoona2,185
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,839 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents113.4 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes5 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.3 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights18Official
Nearest airportEAU3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport8 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Altoona. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Altoona.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Altoona is 5.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.89 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan -4.78 · Feb -2 · Mar 5.17 · Apr 13.61 · May 20.89 · Jun 25.94 · Jul 28.22 · Aug 26.89 · Sep 22.39 · Oct 14.44 · Nov 5.56 · Dec -1.83 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014991 (CHIPPEWA VALLEY RGNL AP)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -14.56 · Feb -12.72 · Mar -6 · Apr 0.667 · May 7.28 · Jun 13.06 · Jul 15.44 · Aug 14.28 · Sep 9.61 · Oct 2.72 · Nov -4.06 · Dec -10.78 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014991 (CHIPPEWA VALLEY RGNL AP)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -8.78 · Feb -6.56 · Mar 0.444 · Apr 7.89 · May 15 · Jun 20 · Jul 22.33 · Aug 21.39 · Sep 16.5 · Oct 9.39 · Nov 1.28 · Dec -5.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 26.16 · Feb 27.94 · Mar 50.04 · Apr 78.23 · May 99.31 · Jun 122.7 · Jul 91.69 · Aug 106.2 · Sep 92.71 · Oct 63.25 · Nov 45.47 · Dec 34.29 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014991 (CHIPPEWA VALLEY RGNL AP)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading74.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.37 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation754.7 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.51 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature9.15 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-5.65 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Rochester ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Gatineau (Canada) ±1.1 °C, Barrie (Canada) ±1.7 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Markham (Canada) ±3.3 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±3.3 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 33 is not 0% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.023 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents33 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density702.2 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population9,376 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics9,539 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value233,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes51.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate67.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad0.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.57 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage79.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance3.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher42.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available91.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,669 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home12.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans85.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Altoona

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Lake Hallie as an Altoona alternative in the same region

8 km away, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 0.2% Lake Hallie vs 0.0% Altoona+936%
  • Unemployment: 1.4% Lake Hallie vs 2.8% Altoona−48%
  • Nearest airport: 4.0 km Lake Hallie vs 8.0 km Altoona−50%
  • Residents: 7,396 Lake Hallie vs 9,376 Altoona−21%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.4 µg/m³ Lake Hallie vs 5.9 µg/m³ Altoona+10%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,552 Lake Hallie vs €3,611 Altoonasame level
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,554 Lake Hallie vs €3,554 Altoonasame level
Full comparisonMore about Lake Hallie

Plainfield as an Altoona alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 441 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.0% Altoona+27023%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 9,376 Altoona+434%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,839 Altoona−60%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,611 Altoona+34%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 2.8% Altoona+36%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 5.9 µg/m³ Altoona+32%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,554 Altoona+14%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Altoona

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Altoona, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Beebe9,377 residentsDenham Springs9,378 residentsDacula9,373 residentsBrunswick9,380 residentsSugar Grove9,381 residentsOak Grove9,370 residents

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Is Altoona part of Eau Claire?

Altoona is in the published commuting zone of Eau Claire; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Eau Claire city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source20

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Altoona?

The median gross salary is 3,554 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Altoona?

The unemployment rate is 2.76 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Altoona?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.89 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Altoona?

Police recorded 1,839 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Altoona?

The published population is 9,376 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Altoona?

33 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Altoona a good place to live?

Altoona may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Altoona part of Eau Claire?

Altoona is in the published commuting zone of Eau Claire; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Altoona?

Eau Claire, Lake Hallie, Chippewa Falls are near Altoona. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Altoona (Wisconsin), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version b6c0179ba092391104c0f0fca597ff8a]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/altoona-wi/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Altoona (Wisconsin), United States: population, rent, salary},
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  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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