Altona, Colorado

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Population in 2010: 501.
Males: 254  (50.9%)
Females: 247  (49.1%)
Median resident age:

61.1 years
Colorado median age:

37.7 years

Zip codes: 80302.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $96,079
Altona:

$96,079
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $58,202

Altona CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $743,700
Altona:

$743,700
CO:

$531,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: over $1,000,000; detached houses: over $1,000,000
March 2022 cost of living index in Altona: 97.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Altona, CO (2022)
    • 49293.0%White alone
    • 285.3%Hispanic
    • 40.8%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (29.5%), Irish (18.3%), Italian (13.7%), Lebanese (7.6%), Norwegian (6.5%), American (4.7%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5599 feet

33 residents are foreign born (4.0% Latin America, 1.3% Europe).

This place:

6.2%
Colorado:

9.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $7,272 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $9,134 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Boulder, CO (8.0 miles , pop. 94,673).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (23.6 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (591.4 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Lazy Acres, CO (2.0 miles ),
Jamestown, CO (2.4 miles ),
Pine Brook Hill, CO (2.5 miles ),
Lyons, CO (2.5 miles ),
Sunshine, CO (2.5 miles ),
Niwot, CO (2.6 miles ),
Gunbarrel, CO (2.6 miles ),
Seven Hills, CO (2.7 miles)

Latitude: 40.13 N, Longitude: 105.28 W

Distribution of median household income in Altona, CO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Altona, CO in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Colorado:

3.2%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 92.2. This is worse than average.

City:

92.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2011 was 0.439. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.439
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 2.52. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.52
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 42.0. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

42.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 7.98. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.98
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Altona-area historical tornado activity is above Colorado state average. It is 3% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/2008, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 28.9 miles away from the Altona place center killed one person and injured 78 people and caused $147 million in damages.

On 6/15/1988, a category F3 tornado 33.6 miles away from the place center injured 7 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Altona-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 676% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 411.4 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 157.1 miles away from Altona center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 514.9 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 214.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 396.8 miles away from Altona center
On 2/3/1995 at 15:26:10, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MB, 4.6 MS, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 247.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Boulder County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 5, Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Landslides: 3, Mudslides: 3, Snows: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Altona:

  • FAMILY HOME HEALTH LLC (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; BOULDER, CO)
  • PROFESSIONAL HOME HEALTH CARE-BOULDER (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; BOULDER, CO)
  • MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES - BOULDER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; BOULDER, CO)
  • BOULDER DIALYSIS (DVA) (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; BOULDER, CO)
  • BOULDER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; BOULDER, CO)
  • MESA VISTA OF BOULDER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; BOULDER, CO)
  • BOULDER COMMUNITY HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; BOULDER, CO)

Amtrak stations near Altona:

  • 6 miles: BOULDER (4401 N. BROADWAY) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, snack bar.
  • 10 miles: LONGMONT (615 N. MAUB ST.) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Altona:

  • University of Colorado Boulder (about 9 miles; Boulder, CO; Full-time enrollment: 28,328)
  • Front Range Community College (about 21 miles; Westminster, CO; FT enrollment: 14,756)
  • Colorado School of Mines (about 27 miles; Golden, CO; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Regis University (about 28 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 6,975)
  • Red Rocks Community College (about 30 miles; Lakewood, CO; FT enrollment: 6,185)
  • University of Colorado Denver (about 31 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 14,727)
  • Colorado Christian University (about 31 miles; Lakewood, CO; FT enrollment: 2,959)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Altona: Crestview Estates (A), Lefthand Fire Protection District Station 1 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Allens Lake (A), Allen Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

2.3 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.6%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.5%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Altona:

Marital status in Altona, CO
  • Never married: 14.8%
  • Now married: 62.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.9%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

For population 25 years and over in Altona:

  • High school or higher: 98.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 70.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 26.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 10.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.0
Colorado average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Altona, CO (based on Boulder County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic59,24011
Evangelical Protestant28,825101
Mainline Protestant19,12643
Other14,35974
Orthodox7184
None172,299-
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: 45
Boulder County:

1.56 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.10 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 11
Boulder County:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 68
Boulder County:

2.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 287
Here:

9.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.99 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

3.6%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Boulder County:

12.5%
Colorado:

18.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.4%
State:

9.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Altona:

  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KVCU (1190 AM; 7 kW; BOULDER, CO; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF CO FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRKS (990 AM; 10 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KCFC (1490 AM; 1 kW; BOULDER, CO; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KHOW (630 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLZ (560 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KHNC (1360 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, CO; Owner: DONALD A. AND SHARON E. WIEDEMAN)
  • KNUS (710 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KPOF (910 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: PILLAR OF FIRE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Altona:

  • KRKS-FM (94.7 FM; LAFAYETTE, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC)
  • KBCO-FM (97.3 FM; BOULDER, CO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KJCD (104.3 FM; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • KXDC (102.1 FM; ESTES PARK, CO; Owner: HIGH PEAK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KDJM (92.5 FM; BROOMFIELD, CO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KBPI (106.7 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KALC (105.9 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KTCL (93.3 FM; FORT COLLINS, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KFMD (95.7 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOSI (101.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KRFX (103.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KYGO-FM (98.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • KQMT (99.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KXPK (96.5 FM; EVERGREEN, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KUVO (89.3 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: DENVER EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING)
  • KQKS (107.5 FM; LAKEWOOD, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • KIMN (100.3 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KVOD (90.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC)
  • KXKL-FM (105.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • K229AC (93.7 FM; WARD, CO; Owner: BOULDER COMMUNITY BROADCAST ASSOC., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Altona:

  • KDEN (Channel 25; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: LONGMONT CHANNEL 25, INC.)
  • K47IH (Channel 47; BOULDER, CO; Owner: CHANNEL 20 TV COMPANY)
  • K17CF (Channel 17; BOULDER, CO; Owner: FULL GOSPEL OUTREACH, INC.)
  • KUSA-TV (Channel 9; DENVER, CO; Owner: MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION)
  • K54DK (Channel 54; BOULDER, CO; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KMGH-TV (Channel 7; DENVER, CO; Owner: MCGRAW-HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTVD (Channel 20; DENVER, CO; Owner: TWENVER BROADCAST, INC.)
  • KCNC-TV (Channel 4; DENVER, CO; Owner: CBS TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • K44CT (Channel 44; BOULDER, CO; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KRMA-TV (Channel 6; DENVER, CO; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • K57AA (Channel 57; ESTES PARK, CO; Owner: SYNCOM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KWGN-TV (Channel 2; DENVER, CO; Owner: KWGN INC.)

Altona fatal accident list:

Apr 2, 2016 12:04 AM, Us-36, Lat: 40.116342, Lon: -105.282356, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 12, 2015 06:41 PM, Us-36, Lat: 40.139444, Lon: -105.282292, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Apr 20, 2007 05:00 PM, Us-36, Lat: 40.130836, Lon: -105.282306, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 7.9mTotal length
  • 14,319Total average daily traffic
  • 738Total average daily truck traffic
  • 16,532Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Altona, CO
  • 47.5%Utility gas
  • 45.0%Electricity
  • 7.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Altona, CO
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Altona compared to Colorado state average:

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

Altona on our top lists:

  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in France (population 500+)"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Western Europe (population 500+)"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 100 best educated cities (highest percentage of bachelor degree holding residents)"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Chile (population 500+)"
  • #85 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people having Doctorate degrees (population 500+)"
  • #71 (80302) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most full service restaurants in 2005"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest average weight of females"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
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