Altoona, Alabama

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Population in 2022: 941 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.4%
 
Males: 502  (53.4%)
Females: 439  (46.6%)
Median resident age:

41.4 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip codes: 35952.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,405 (it was $20,469 in 2000)
Altoona:

$42,405
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,191 (it was $11,168 in 2000)

Altoona town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $126,227 (it was $53,100 in 2000)
Altoona:

$126,227
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $152,650; detached houses: $161,188; mobile homes: $69,740

Median gross rent in 2022: $390.

March 2022 cost of living index in Altoona: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.1%
(21.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.2% for Black residents, 7.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Altoona, AL (2022)
    • 1,26693.5%White alone
    • 362.7%Hispanic
    • 221.6%Two or more races
    • 191.4%Black alone
    • 40.3%American Indian alone



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 26 registered sex offenders living in Altoona, Alabama as of May 03, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Altoona is 30 to 1.


Crime rates in Altoona by year

Type

2017

2018

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(105.4)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(438.1)
1
(105.4)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(219.8)
1
(109.5)
1
(105.4)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
9
(982.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(109.9)
6
(657.2)
2
(210.7)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(109.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(105.4)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index48.00.019.8121.676.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Altoona, AL

Crime rate in Altoona detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 2 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.29
Alabama average:

2.40
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Ancestries: American (57.9%), English (11.7%), Irish (10.6%), German (5.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 953 feet

Land area: 3.80 square miles.

Population density: 247 people per square mile   (very low).

Altoona, Alabama map

19 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.4%
Alabama:

3.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $436 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $368 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Birmingham, AL (44.9 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (545.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Walnut Grove, AL (1.8 miles ),
Gallant, AL (2.2 miles ),
Clarence, AL (2.4 miles ),
Susan Moore, AL (2.6 miles ),
Bristow Cove, AL (2.7 miles ),
Snead, AL (2.7 miles ),
New Union, AL (3.0 miles ),
Steele, AL (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 34.03 N, Longitude: 86.32 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 205

Distribution of median household income in Altoona, AL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Altoona, AL in 2022
Altoona satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Alabama:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +99 (+11.2%).
Most common industries in Altoona, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (13.9%)
  • Health care (10.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
  • Educational services (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (24.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.0%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (5.3%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.7%)
  • Utilities (3.7%)
  • Truck transportation (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.0%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.3%)
  • Apparel (5.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Altoona, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
  • Carpenters (4.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (10.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.1%)
  • Carpenters (8.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (9.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.2%)
  • Cashiers (7.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.2%)

Average climate in Altoona, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Altoona, Alabama average temperatures Altoona, Alabama average precipitation Altoona, Alabama humidity Altoona, Alabama wind speed Altoona, Alabama snowfall Altoona, Alabama sunshine Altoona, Alabama clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 68.7. This is about average.

City:

68.7
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.35. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.35
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Altoona-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 166% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.2 miles away from the Altoona town center injured 22 people and caused $1 million in damages.

On 11/18/1957, a category F4 tornado 11.9 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Altoona-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 129% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 51.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 68.9 miles away from Altoona center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 50.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 89.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 208.5 miles away from Altoona center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 181.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Etowah County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 11, Floods: 10, Hurricanes: 4, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Freeze: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Altoona topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Altoona:

  • ALTOONA HEALTH AND REHAB (6532 WALNUT GROVE ROAD)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Altoona:

  • TLC NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ONEONTA, AL)
  • GOLDEN LIVING CENTER - ONEONTA (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; ONEONTA, AL)
  • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF BLOUNTSVILLE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; ONEONTA, AL)
  • CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH OF BLOUNT COUNTY (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; ONEONTA, AL)
  • GADSDEN REGIONAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; ATTALLA, AL)
  • ATTALLA HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; ATTALLA, AL)
  • GADSDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HOSPICE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; ATTALLA, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Altoona:

  • Snead State Community College (about 15 miles; Boaz, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,023)
  • Gadsden State Community College (about 20 miles; Gadsden, AL; FT enrollment: 4,650)
  • George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville (about 27 miles; Hanceville, AL; FT enrollment: 4,486)
  • Jefferson State Community College (about 35 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 6,041)
  • Jacksonville State University (about 35 miles; Jacksonville, AL; FT enrollment: 7,566)
  • Northeast Alabama Community College (about 43 miles; Rainsville, AL; FT enrollment: 2,409)
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (about 47 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 14,853)

Public elementary/middle school in Altoona:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Altoona Fire and Rescue Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Altoona Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Etowah County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Altoona that have no violations reported:

  • ALTOONA WATER & SEWER SERVICE (Population served: 1,164, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.9%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.8%
Whole state:

4.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
49 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
48 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Altoona (2011 data):

  • The Exchange Bank of Alabama: The Exchange Bank Of Alabama at Sixth And Blount Streets, branch established on 1909/03/10. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $230.7 mil, Deposits: $202.5 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Gadsden Corporation, The
  • Cadence Bank, N.A.: Snead Branch at 87615 Us Highway 278, branch established on 1972/09/25. Info updated 2011/12/14: Bank assets: $3,909.7 mil, Deposits: $3,124.0 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 112 total offices, Holding Company: Cadence Bancorp Llc

For population 15 years and over in Altoona:

Marital status in Altoona, AL
  • Never married: 35.4%
  • Now married: 44.6%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

For population 25 years and over in Altoona:

  • High school or higher: 85.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Alabama average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Altoona, AL (based on Etowah County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant64,316193
Catholic7,6241
Mainline Protestant5,81635
Black Protestant4,81321
Other1,4376
None20,424-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 25
Etowah County:

2.43 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Etowah County:

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 64
Etowah County:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 51
Here:

4.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.7%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Etowah County:

32.5%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

20.2%
State:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.4%
Alabama:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Altoona:

44.8%
State:

45.7%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.6
Alabama:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Altoona:

21.1%
Alabama:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

15.1%
Alabama:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Altoona:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Altoona:

35.7%
State:

34.4%

General health condition:
Altoona:

55.3%
Alabama:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Altoona:

76.5%
Alabama:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Altoona, AL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Health 72$383,265$63,8780$0
Financial Administration 3$11,470$45,8800$0
Other Government Administration 3$11,714$46,8560$0
Streets and Highways 2$7,326$43,9562$2,809
Police Protection - Officers 2$5,846$35,0762$2,037
Firefighters 1$1,860$22,3200$0
Water Supply 1$2,990$35,8800$0
Totals for Government 84$424,471$60,6394$4,846

Altoona government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $228,000 ($242.30)
    Water Utilities: $174,000 ($184.91)
    Solid Waste Management: $85,000 ($90.33)
    Police Protection: $67,000 ($71.20)
    General - Other: $61,000 ($64.82)
    Financial Administration: $43,000 ($45.70)
    Local Fire Protection: $27,000 ($28.69)
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000 ($17.00)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($3.19)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $221,000 ($234.86)

Altoona government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $75,000 ($79.70)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($1.06)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $68,000 ($72.26)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $8,000 ($8.50)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.06)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $188,000 ($199.79)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $93,000 ($98.83)
    Public Utilities Sales: $76,000 ($80.77)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $59,000 ($62.70)
    Property: $20,000 ($21.25)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $12,000 ($12.75)
    Motor Vehicle License: $5,000 ($5.31)
    Public Utility License: $5,000 ($5.31)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $1,000 ($1.06)

Altoona government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $80,000 ($85.02)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $80,000 ($85.02)

Altoona government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $340,000 ($361.32)

Businesses in Altoona, AL

  • McDonald's: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Altoona:

  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAAX (570 AM; 5 kW; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGAD (1350 AM; 5 kW; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJBY (930 AM; 5 kW; RAINBOW CITY, AL; Owner: GADSDEN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCRL (1570 AM; 2 kW; ONEONTA, AL; Owner: BLOUNT COUNTY BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WFLI (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: WFLI, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Altoona:

  • WKXX (102.9 FM; ATTALLA, AL; Owner: BROADCAST MEDIA LLC)
  • WQSB (105.1 FM; ALBERTVILLE, AL; Owner: SAND MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WRAX (107.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKLD (97.7 FM; ONEONTA, AL; Owner: BLOUNT COUNTY BROADCASTING SERVICE INC.)
  • WYDE-FM (101.1 FM; CULLMAN, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WRHY (105.9 FM; CENTRE, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSGN (91.5 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WAFN-FM (92.7 FM; ARAB, AL; Owner: FUN MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WTBB (89.9 FM; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WTWX-FM (95.9 FM; GUNTERSVILLE, AL; Owner: GUNTERSVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WVOK-FM (97.9 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: WOODARD BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WLJS-FM (91.9 FM; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES/JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WRSA-FM (96.9 FM; DECATUR, AL; Owner: NCA, INC.)
  • WBPT (106.9 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WGMZ (93.1 FM; GLENCOE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBHK (98.7 FM; WARRIOR, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WZZK-FM (104.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WAHR (99.1 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WBHM (90.3 FM; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: BD OF TRUSTEES/U OF AL AT BIRMINGHAM)

TV broadcast stations around Altoona:

  • WPXH (Channel 44; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WTJP (Channel 60; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W15AP (Channel 15; GADSDEN, AL; Owner: WBRC LICENSE, INC.)
  • WZDX (Channel 54; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: HUNTSVILLE TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • WIAT (Channel 42; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJSU-TV (Channel 40; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INC.)

Altoona fatal accident list:

May 26, 2016 02:45 PM, Sr-132, Lat: 34.038278, Lon: -86.293100, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Nov 19, 1987 03:45 PM, 1464, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 144ft / 44.4mTotal length
  • $16,652,000Total costs
  • 37,137Total average daily traffic
  • 6,349Total average daily truck traffic
  • 50,808Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Altoona, AL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 81950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Altoona, AL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

44 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Altoona)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1/2 Mi Nnw Int Jenkins Ave & Stancle Rd (Lat: 34.045083 Lon: -86.265250), Call Sign: KVJ578,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.985 MHz, 151.985 MHz, Grant Date: 07/22/2003, Expiration Date: 06/21/2013, Cancellation Date: 04/01/2013, Registrant: Ott Communications, 900 D Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04401, Phone: (207) 992-9920, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • Walnut Grove, 4116 Murphree Valley Road (Lat: 34.073417 Lon: -86.308028), Type: Tower, Structure height: 115.8 m, Call Sign: WPQT357, Licensee ID: L00123733,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.50 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 09/14/2010, Expiration Date: 10/03/2020, Cancellation Date: 09/25/2014, Certifier: Michael P Goggin, Registrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC

  • DUSTIN STEWART, Lat: 34.002972 Lon: -86.391389, Type: Pipe, Structure height: 8 m, Call Sign: WQNM354,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/22/2011, Expiration Date: 03/22/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/29/2021, Certifier: Jay Fuller, Registrant: Advanced Broadband Capshaw LLC, 1520 Bower Drive, Cullman, AL 35055, Phone: (256) 489-0112, Email:

  • ALTOONA DT, 6650 Water Town Road (Lat: 34.032111 Lon: -86.317111), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 74.4 m, Overall height: 75.3 m, Call Sign: WQVF893,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/29/2015, Expiration Date: 01/29/2025, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • LILLIAN, Old Mike Farm Road (Lat: 34.092694 Lon: -86.185972), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 77.7 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WRHZ748,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10895.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/22/2020, Expiration Date: 07/22/2030, Certifier: Christophe Le Scanve, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • SUSAN MOORE, Near 848 Wynville Road (Lat: 34.083861 Lon: -86.405833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WROV202,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11135.0 MHz, 11175.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz, 11175.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz, 11175.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz, 11175.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz, 11175.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 12/14/2021, Expiration Date: 12/14/2031, Certifier: Larry F Butts, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:

  • BURGETT ROAD, Near 848 Wynville Road (Lat: 34.083861 Lon: -86.405833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WRUF540,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/22/2022, Expiration Date: 08/22/2032, Certifier: Christophe Le Scanve, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

44 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Altoona)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: LUKE WALTER V-STAR (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 130WL, N130WL, N-130WL, Serial Number: 130, Year manufactured: 1986, Airworthiness Date: 04/28/1997, Certificate Issue Date: 02/13/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Walter S Jr Schaefer, 370 Williamsburg Rd, Altoona, AL 35952
  • Aircraft: AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-360-A1D (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 168FS, N168FS, N-168FS, Serial Number: 1404, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 03/27/1998, Certificate Issue Date: 08/16/2016
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Pat Whitley, 456 Mount Carmel Rd, Altoona, AL 35952, Other Owners: Kathy Whitley
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182T (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540-AB1A5 (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2396K, N2396K, N-2396K, Serial Number: 18281750, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 10/17/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 02/13/2015
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Pat Whitley, 456 Mount Carmel Rd, Altoona, AL 35952, Other Owners: Kathy Whitley
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T206H (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING TIO-540-AJ1A (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 812HV, N812HV, N-812HV, Serial Number: T20609098, Airworthiness Date: 06/27/2013, Certificate Issue Date: 03/04/2020
    Registrant (Corporation): Pinpoint Locating Inc, 411 Dr Jenkins Ln, Altoona, AL 35952
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 11/04/2019
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-36-300 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 113 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 6-285-A (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9900P, N9900P, N-9900P, Serial Number: 36-7560002, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 03/11/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 10/15/2019
    Registrant (Corporation): Whitley Aviation LLC, 456 Mount Carmel Rd, Altoona, AL 35952

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 32. The highest number of reported fires - 83 took place in 2006, and the least - 2 in 2003. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Altoona, AL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (47.1%), and Structure Fires (42.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Altoona, AL
    • 23947.1%Outside Fires
    • 21642.6%Structure Fires
    • 336.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 193.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Altoona, AL
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Altoona, AL
  • 72.9%Electricity
  • 15.1%Utility gas
  • 7.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.1%No fuel used
  • 0.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Altoona, AL
  • 98.2%Electricity
  • 1.8%No fuel used


Altoona compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 8 pilots and 6 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.