Altha, Florida

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Population in 2022: 496 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -2.0%
 
Males: 233  (47.1%)
Females: 263  (52.9%)
Median resident age:

38.6 years
Florida median age:

42.7 years

Zip codes: 32421.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $29,847 (it was $27,917 in 2000)
Altha:

$29,847
FL:

$69,303

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,228 (it was $12,677 in 2000)

Altha town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $102,401 (it was $39,600 in 2000)
Altha:

$102,401
FL:

$354,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $227,222; detached houses: $255,748; mobile homes: $74,706

Median gross rent in 2022: $991.

March 2022 cost of living index in Altha: 81.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 36.4%
(32.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 76.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 83.3% for American Indian residents, 50.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Altha, FL (2022)
    • 44282.0%White alone
    • 7914.7%Two or more races
    • 173.2%Hispanic
    • 50.9%American Indian alone

Races in Altha detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Florida and other state lists, there were 20 registered sex offenders living in Altha, Florida as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Altha is 37 to 1.


Crime rates in Altha by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
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)
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)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(191.9)
1
(186.6)
1
(184.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(186.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(408.2)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
1
(191.9)
2
(373.1)
0
(0.0)
2
(365.0)
3
(559.7)
5
(929.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(204.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
6
(1,152)
9
(1,679)
1
(184.2)
2
(365.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(185.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(204.1)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index97.9130.644.240.176.572.50.0104.1

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.87
Florida average:

2.39
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Ancestries: American (37.0%), English (13.3%), German (8.9%), Irish (5.9%), Italian (5.9%), Welsh (3.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 209 feet

Land area: 1.43 square miles.

Population density: 348 people per square mile   (very low).

Altha, Florida map

17 residents are foreign born (3.0% Asia).

This town:

3.1%
Florida:

21.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $528 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $442 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dothan, AL (48.3 miles , pop. 57,737).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (141.2 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (615.6 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Cypress, FL (3.0 miles ),
Blountstown, FL (3.2 miles ),
Grand Ridge, FL (3.4 miles ),
Bristol, FL (3.7 miles ),
Lake Mystic, FL (3.9 miles ),
Sneads, FL (3.9 miles ),
Marianna, FL (4.0 miles ),
Alford, FL (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 30.57 N, Longitude: 85.13 W

Area code: 850

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

3.6%
Florida:

2.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +8 (+1.6%).
Most common industries in Altha, FL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (20.8%)
  • Public administration (13.9%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Health care (7.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (32.1%)
  • Public administration (10.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.0%)
  • Truck transportation (7.1%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (7.1%)
  • U. S. Postal service (3.6%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (18.1%)
  • Educational services (16.2%)
  • Health care (16.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.4%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.8%)
  • Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Altha, FL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (11.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (11.4%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (5.0%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (13.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (10.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)

Average climate in Altha, Florida

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Altha-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Florida state average. It is 25% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/28/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 32.1 miles away from the Altha town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 9/15/2004, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 0.5 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 5 people and caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Altha-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Florida state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/10/2006 at 14:56:08, a magnitude 5.9 (5.9 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 312.6 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 132.9 miles away from Altha 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 232.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 272.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 275.6 miles away from Altha center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 272.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

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

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 10, Tropical Storms: 7, Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Fires: 3, Winds: 3, Freeze: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Altha topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Altha:

  • CALHOUN-LIBERTY HOSPITAL INC Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; BLOUNTSTOWN, FL)
  • RIVER VALLEY REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; BLOUNTSTOWN, FL)
  • PARAMOUNT HEALTH CARE, LLC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; BLOUNTSTOWN, FL)
  • NHC HOMECARE MARIANNA (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; MARIANNA, FL)

Airports and heliports located in Altha:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Altha:

  • Bainbridge State College (about 42 miles; Bainbridge, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,308)
  • Gulf Coast State College (about 45 miles; Panama City, FL; FT enrollment: 4,474)
  • Tallahassee Community College (about 48 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 10,904)
  • Florida State University (about 51 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 38,283)
  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (about 52 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 10,841)
  • George C Wallace State Community College-Dothan (about 56 miles; Dothan, AL; FT enrollment: 3,611)
  • Enterprise State Community College (about 66 miles; Enterprise, AL; FT enrollment: 2,101)

Public high school in Altha:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Altha Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Bird Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Joseph Dube - Weightlifter.

Calhoun County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Altha and their reported violations in the past:

ALTHA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 800, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-23-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-18-2010), St BCA signed (MAR-18-2010)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-23-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-18-2010), St BCA signed (MAR-18-2010)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUL-2008, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-24-2008)
  • One minor monitoring violation
PAGE POND ASSEMBLY OF GOD (Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-28-2013)
  • Failure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-30-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-30-2012)
  • Failure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-31-2011), St Public Notif received (DEC-31-2011)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Florida:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.9%
Whole state:

65.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.1%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Banks with branches in Altha (2011 data):

  • Cadence Bank, N.A.: Altha Branch at 25463 North Main Street, branch established on 1999/06/30. 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 Altha:

Marital status in Altha, FL
  • Never married: 31.2%
  • Now married: 31.3%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 13.5%
  • Divorced: 21.1%

For population 25 years and over in Altha:

  • High school or higher: 77.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 35.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.0
Florida average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Altha, FL (based on Calhoun County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,72527
Other1,3972
Mainline Protestant4304
Black Protestant3613
Catholic531
None8,659-
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: 2
Calhoun County:

1.48 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Calhoun County:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Calhoun County:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Here:

6.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.45 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.3%
Florida:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Calhoun County:

29.4%
Florida:

23.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.6%
State:

14.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.8%
Florida:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

47.1%
Florida:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Altha:

29.0
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Altha:

23.3%
State:

19.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.2%
Florida:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Florida:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

38.5%
State:

34.7%

General health condition:
This city:

54.8%
State:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

79.5%
State:

79.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Altha, FL 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
Water Supply 1$2,657$31,8840$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$5,110$61,3200$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,543$42,5165$225
Totals for Government 3$11,310$45,2405$225

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

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $86,000 ($173.39)
    Water Utilities: $86,000 ($173.39)
    Police Protection: $76,000 ($153.23)
    Solid Waste Management: $68,000 ($137.10)
    Regular Highways: $35,000 ($70.56)
    Parks and Recreation: $13,000 ($26.21)
    Local Fire Protection: $4,000 ($8.06)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $42,000 ($84.68)
    Local Fire Protection: $10,000 ($20.16)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $17,000 ($34.27)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $63,000 ($127.02)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $9,000 ($18.15)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.02)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($2.02)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($2.02)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $95,000 ($191.53)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $49,000 ($98.79)
    Other: $42,000 ($84.68)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $48,000 ($96.77)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $44,000 ($88.71)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $33,000 ($66.53)
    Other Selective Sales: $4,000 ($8.06)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $418,000 ($842.74)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $415,000 ($836.69)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,000 ($2.02)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $535,000 ($1078.63)

Businesses in Altha, FL

  • Ace Hardware: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Altha:

  • WYBT (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BLOUNTSTOWN, FL; Owner: BLOUNTSTOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTCL (1580 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL; Owner: METZ, INC.)
  • WSTT (730 AM; 25 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: MARION R. WILLIAMS)
  • WOOF (560 AM; 5 kW; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: WOOF, INC.)
  • WTOT (980 AM; 1 kW; MARIANNA, FL; Owner: MFR, INC.)
  • WTYS (1340 AM; 1 kW; MARIANNA, FL; Owner: JAMES L. ADAMS, JR.)
  • WFRF (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FAITH RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMGR (930 AM; 5 kW; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: DECATUR BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFVR (910 AM; 50 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDIZ (590 AM; 2 kW; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLTG (1430 AM; 5 kW; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: HOUR GROUP BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHGH (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: H. G. H INVESTMENT CORP.)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Altha:

  • WPAP-FM (92.5 FM; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFSY (98.5 FM; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPHK (102.7 FM; BLOUNTSTOWN, FL; Owner: BLOUNTSTOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WYYX (97.7 FM; BONIFAY, FL; Owner: STYLES MEDIA GROUP, LLC)
  • WLHR (107.9 FM; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING OF FLORIDA, L.L.C.)
  • WZND (105.3 FM; HEADLAND, AL; Owner: GULF SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTYS-FM (94.1 FM; MARIANNA, FL; Owner: JAMES L. ADAMS, JR.)
  • WDJR (96.9 FM; ENTERPRISE, AL; Owner: GULF SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMXP (103.5 FM; CALLAWAY, FL; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING OF FLORIDA, L.L.C.)
  • WJNF (91.1 FM; MARIANNA, FL; Owner: MARIANNA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • WJAQ (100.9 FM; MARIANNA, FL; Owner: MFR, INC.)
  • WRAK-FM (97.3 FM; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W291AD (106.1 FM; MARIANNA, FL; Owner: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WFSQ (91.5 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WGWD (93.3 FM; GRETNA, FL; Owner: DE-COL INCORPORATED)

TV broadcast stations around Altha:

  • WMBB (Channel 13; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WJHG-TV (Channel 7; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: WJHG LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WBIF (Channel 51; MARIANNA, FL; Owner: MARIANNA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTVY (Channel 4; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WTLH (Channel 49; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: WTLH LICENSE CORP.)
  • WPGX (Channel 28; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: WAITT LICENSE CO. OF FLORIDA, INC.)
  • WFSU-TV (Channel 11; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WTXL-TV (Channel 27; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: MEDIA VENTURE MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WPCT (Channel 46; PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL; Owner: BEACH TV PROPERTIES, INC.)

Altha fatal accident list:

Aug 27, 1983 02:10 AM, 274, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 26Number of bridges
  • 1,171ft / 357mTotal length
  • $2,124,000Total costs
  • 250,046Total average daily traffic
  • 29,098Total average daily truck traffic
  • 428,881Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Altha, FL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 71990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Altha, FL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Altha)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

47 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 118 Main St Hwy 71 (Lat: 30.570750 Lon: -85.127972), Type: Tank, Structure height: 43 m, Overall height: 48 m, Call Sign: KIK958,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.337 MHz, Grant Date: 01/28/2022, Expiration Date: 02/05/2032, Registrant: Mobile Communications Inc, 1640 Norman Park Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32304, Phone: (850) 576-7113, Email:

  • Calhoun County Airport (Lat: 30.488389 Lon: -85.112194), Type: Bant, Structure height: 6.7 m, Overall height: 6.9 m, Call Sign: WQPA484,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.112 MHz, Grant Date: 04/20/2022, Expiration Date: 03/20/2032, Certifier: Maxie Waldorff, Registrant: F95 Calhoun County Airport, 16701 Nw Agripark Rd, Altha, FL 32421, Phone: (850) 674-2499, Email:

  • Lat: 30.572306 Lon: -85.123500, Call Sign: WQYN463,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.212 MHz, Grant Date: 11/17/2016, Expiration Date: 11/17/2026, Certifier: Ralph Yoder, Registrant: Innovation Wireless, 5306 Beethoven St, Los Angeles, CA 90066, Phone: (888) 559-5565, Fax: (310) 482-3480, Email:

  • Lat: 30.574333 Lon: -85.123444, Call Sign: WRFY770,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.337 MHz, 451.537 MHz, 451.637 MHz, 456.337 MHz, 456.537 MHz, Grant Date: 06/02/2020, Expiration Date: 06/02/2030, Certifier: Neva Miller, Registrant: Mobile Communications Of America, 303 Poplar Place, Panama City, FL 32405, Phone: (850) 769-7170, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • ALTHA, 27568 Sr 71 North (Lat: 30.596611 Lon: -85.137917), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 92 m, Overall height: 98.1 m, Call Sign: WQRA333,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz... (+44 more), Grant Date: 02/28/2023, Expiration Date: 04/03/2033, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • WILLIS, 10459 Cr 274 Nw (Lat: 30.533639 Lon: -85.200389), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: WRFD847,
    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: 02/10/2020, Expiration Date: 02/10/2030, Certifier: Laurie Gebhardt, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • 9JK1392A, 27568 Sr 71 North (Lat: 30.596611 Lon: -85.137917), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 92 m, Overall height: 98.1 m, Call Sign: WRJA787,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 07/28/2020, Expiration Date: 07/28/2030, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile License LLC, 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • 9JK1993A, North State Road 71 (Lat: 30.534167 Lon: -85.131639), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 77.7 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WRWT977,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 03/28/2023, Expiration Date: 03/28/2033, Cancellation Date: 07/17/2023, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

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  • City Water Tank (Lat: 30.570722 Lon: -85.127972), Call Sign: KUC981,
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.200 MHz, 459.025 MHz, Grant Date: 05/12/2009, Expiration Date: 04/01/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2019, Registrant: Adams Communications, 2843 Jefferson St, Marianna, FL 32448, Phone: (850) 294-8841, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

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  • Calhoun County Airport (Lat: 30.488389 Lon: -85.112194), Type: Bant, Structure height: 6.7 m, Overall height: 6.9 m, Call Sign: WQPV313,
    Assigned Frequencies: 119.350 MHz, Grant Date: 08/22/2012, Expiration Date: 08/22/2022, Cancellation Date: 10/22/2022, Registrant: All Weather Inc, 1165 National Dr., Sacramento, CA 95834, Phone: (916) 928-1000, Fax: (916) 928-1165, Email:

  • 16701 Nw Agri Park Rd (Lat: 30.488056 Lon: -85.114722), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WRYX841,
    Assigned Frequencies: 119.350 MHz, Grant Date: 10/02/2023, Expiration Date: 03/20/2033, Certifier: Stephanie Heagney, Registrant: Calhoun County Airport, 16701 Nw Agri Park Rd, Altha, FL 32421, Phone: (850) 674-2499, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Altha)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 11492, N11492, N-11492, Serial Number: 15075459, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 11/30/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 09/23/2014
    Registrant (Individual): James H Mccroan, 18586 Ne Troy Mccroan, Altha, FL 32421
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1524Q, N1524Q, N-1524Q, Serial Number: 15072824, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 09/13/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 01/16/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Stephen C Buche, Po Box 332, Altha, FL 32421
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 531PC, N531PC, N-531PC, Serial Number: 17274698, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 02/20/1981, Certificate Issue Date: 03/27/2015
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Jimmy M Jr Waldorff, 15046 Nw J P Peacock Rd, Altha, FL 32421, Other Owners: Jimmy M Sr Waldorff
  • Aircraft: CZECH SPORT AIRCRAFT A S SPORTCRUISER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 634US, N634US, N-634US, Serial Number: P1102034, Year manufactured: 2011, Airworthiness Date: 01/16/2011, Certificate Issue Date: 05/02/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Donald S Smiley, 19922 Nw County Road 275, Altha, FL 32421

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 26. The highest number of fires - 58 took place in 2006, and the least - 0 in 2016. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Altha, FL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (61.6%), and Structure Fires (27.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Altha, FL
    • 24161.6%Outside Fires
    • 10627.1%Structure Fires
    • 307.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 143.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Altha, FL
Most common first names in Altha, FL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James4272.2 years
William2969.9 years
Mary2877.8 years
John2575.5 years
George2269.1 years
Charles1672.9 years
Robert1477.6 years
Thomas1275.6 years
Annie883.4 years
Arthur876.0 years
Most common last names in Altha, FL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Nichols1680.6 years
Obryan1675.9 years
Hall1377.7 years
Chason1173.6 years
Bailey1070.5 years
Barfield1068.3 years
Shelton1070.2 years
Messer973.4 years
Musgrove977.9 years
Smith968.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Altha, FL
  • 94.9%Electricity
  • 4.0%Utility gas
  • 1.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Altha, FL
  • 87.8%Electricity
  • 12.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Altha compared to Florida state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

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