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IL area data

Altona, IL

Altona, IL.

Population: 696 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$119,529
1-year appreciation
+17.0%
3-year appreciation
+26.8%
5-year appreciation
+19.2%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$120,325
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$90,000
Median list price
$142,450
Median days on market
73 days
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-0.5%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
40.0 in
Annual snowfall
22.0 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Kewanee Municipal Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-163 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,942
Median annual property tax
$2,830
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
61.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,641
Average weekly wage
$837
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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