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Population in 2010: 1,045.
Population change since 2000: -5.3%
 
Males: 571  (54.6%)
Females: 474  (45.4%)
Median resident age:

39.9 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 53919.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $81,699 (it was $53,235 in 2000)
Alto:

$81,699
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,104 (it was $17,872 in 2000)

Alto town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $234,777 (it was $107,500 in 2000)
Alto:

$234,777
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $253,446; detached houses: $264,898; townhouses or other attached units: $220,861; in 2-unit structures: $156,740; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $141,668; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $118,941; mobile homes: $48,221
March 2022 cost of living index in Alto: 91.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Alto, WI (2010)
    • 1,00896.5%White alone
    • 292.8%Hispanic
    • 40.4%Two or more races
    • 20.2%Black alone
    • 10.10%American Indian alone
    • 10.10%Asian alone

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

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Ancestries: Dutch (51.3%), German (38.3%), United States (5.4%), Norwegian (5.0%), English (4.3%), Polish (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 950 feet

Land area: 36.3 square miles.

Population density: 29 people per square mile   (very low).

Alto, Wisconsin map

4 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.4%
Wisconsin:

3.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Alto town:

1.5% ($1,625)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oshkosh, WI (27.0 miles , pop. 62,916).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (51.2 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (140.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Brandon, WI (2.0 miles ),
Fairwater, WI (2.0 miles ),
Metomen, WI (2.2 miles ),
Mackford, WI (2.4 miles ),
Waupun, WI (2.5 miles ),
Markesan, WI (2.8 miles ),
Chester, WI (2.8 miles ),
Springvale, WI (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 43.69 N, Longitude: 88.83 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 920

Distribution of median household income in Alto, WI in 2022
Alto satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $360,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $277,000
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $330,100
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $160,000
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $263,800
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $237,500
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $220,300
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $248,500
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $220,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $214,700
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $300,300
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $287,900
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $223,800
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $30,300
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $178,700
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $155,800
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $117,500
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $130,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Alto, WI residents
Average permit cost in Alto, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Most common industries in Alto, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (19.7%)
  • Food (14.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.5%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
  • Health care (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (26.4%)
  • Food (15.1%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.0%)
  • Machinery (4.8%)
  • Educational services (4.5%)
  • Public administration (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food (12.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.6%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Educational services (8.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.1%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
Most common occupations in Alto, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (12.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (19.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Cashiers (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.1%)

Average climate in Alto, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 66.1. This is about average.

City:

66.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.198. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.198
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.173. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.173
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 14.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.1
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.50. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.50
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 0.0105. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0105
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Alto-area historical tornado activity is above Wisconsin state average. It is 67% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/18/1996, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 10.5 miles away from the Alto town center injured 12 people and caused $40 million in damages.

On 4/21/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.1 miles away from the town center injured 35 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Alto-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 8% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 365.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 154.4 miles away from Alto center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 340.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 365.7 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 120.3 miles away from Alto center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 199.4 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 Fond du Lac County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Alto topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Alto:

  • WAUPUN REGIONAL DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; WAUPUN, WI)
  • WAUPUN MEM HSPTL Critical Access Hospitals (about 6 miles away; WAUPUN, WI)
  • WAUPUN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 6 miles away; WAUPUN, WI)
  • CHRISTIAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WAUPUN, WI)
  • CHRISTIAN HOME AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WAUPUN, WI)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-CONTINENTAL MANOR OF RANDOLPH (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; RANDOLPH, WI)
  • RIVERDALE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MARKESAN, WI)

Amtrak station near Alto:

  • 20 miles: FONT DU LAC (FOND DU LAC, 24 W. PIONEER RD.) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alto:

  • Marian University (about 22 miles; Fond Du Lac, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,045)
  • Moraine Park Technical College (about 22 miles; Fond du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 3,079)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 28 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)
  • Herzing University-Madison (about 45 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 3,160)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 45 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
  • Lawrence University (about 45 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 47 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 9,603)

Points of interest:

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

Churches in Alto include: Zion Church (A), Alton Christian Reformed Church (B), Alto Reformed Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Oak Mound Cemetery (1), Alton Reformed Cemetery (2), West Alto Cemetery (3), Calvary Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Fond du Lac County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.9 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

82.2%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.6%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.3%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.1%
Whole state:

3.7%
5 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Alto:

Marital status in Alto, WI
  • Never married: 23.1%
  • Now married: 71.1%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 2.0%
  • Divorced: 3.5%

For population 25 years and over in Alto:

  • High school or higher: 81.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 1.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Alto, WI (based on Fond du Lac County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic29,71415
Evangelical Protestant15,45744
Mainline Protestant12,33932
Other5006
Orthodox2201
None43,403-
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: 12
Fond du Lac County:

1.21 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 46
Fond du Lac County:

4.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 73
Here:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.5%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Fond du Lac County:

28.4%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

8.9%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Alto:

  • WRPN (1600 AM; 5 kW; RIPON, WI)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFDL (1170 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WAUPUN, WI; Owner: RADIO PLUS, INC.)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDUX (800 AM; 5 kW; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alto:

  • WPKR (99.5 FM; OMRO, WI; Owner: MIDWEST DIMENSIONS, INC.)
  • WTCX (96.1 FM; RIPON, WI; Owner: RADIO B/C LTD PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFDL-FM (97.7 FM; LOMIRA, WI; Owner: RADIO PLUS OF FOND DU LAC, INC.)
  • WBJZ (104.7 FM; BERLIN, WI; Owner: CAXAMBAS CORPORATION)
  • WXRO (95.3 FM; BEAVER DAM, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WOLX-FM (94.9 FM; BARABOO, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WAPL-FM (105.7 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBWI-FM (92.5 FM; WEST BEND, WI; Owner: WEST BEND BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WMDC (98.7 FM; MAYVILLE, WI; Owner: RADIO PLUS, INC.)
  • WTLX (100.5 FM; COLUMBUS, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Alto:

  • WMMF-TV (Channel 68; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF WISCONSIN, A CALIFORNIA LTD PARTNRSHP)
  • WWRS-TV (Channel 52; MAYVILLE, WI; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 39ft / 12.1mTotal length
  • $175,000Total costs
  • 10,056Total average daily traffic
  • 618Total average daily truck traffic
  • 14,224Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Tim Wright, Amity Rd 1/8 Mi W Of Hill Rd (Lat: 43.693056 Lon: -88.796111), Type: 97.5, Structure height: 55039 m, Overall height: 91 m, Registrant: Communication Electronics Of Wisconsin Inc Dba , Fond -Du Lac, Phone: (920) 922-4953

  • Amity Rd 1/8 Mi W Of Hill Rd (Lat: 43.693056 Lon: -88.796111), Type: 97.5, Overall height: 91 m, Registrant: Communication Electronics Of Wisconsin Inc Dba , Fond -Du Lac, Phone: (920) 922-4953


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Alto, Amity Rd 1/8 Mi W Of Hill Rd (Lat: 43.693056 Lon: -88.796111), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WRDZ486,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+92 more), Grant Date: 08/27/2019, Expiration Date: 08/27/2029, Certifier: James R Bertram, Registrant: Bertram Communications, 300 Industrial Drive, Random Lake, WI 53075, Phone: (920) 994-2388, Fax: (920) 994-9990, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Alto, WI
  • 42.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 28.9%Utility gas
  • 22.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.2%Wood
  • 1.9%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Alto, WI
  • 51.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 24.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.1%Utility gas
  • 6.1%Electricity
  • 6.1%Wood


Alto compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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