Altona (formerly LaPier & Walnut Grove) is a village in Knox County, Illinois, United States. The population was 463 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code61414

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Living in Altona

Housing in Altona

$133K▲ 16.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Altona home is worth about $133,000, up 16.2% in a year, 55% below the Illinois typical home.

Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Altona

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Most working residents leave Altona for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Peoria (14%), Galesburg (9%) and Oneida (5%). Half commute less than 33 miles.

Peoria

14%

Galesburg

Oneida

Moline

2%Work in townlive and work in Altona 33 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 61Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Altona

Compared with Illinois

6better than IL·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIL 15.9% · better 6.3%Fewer uninsured adultsIL 9.9% · better 9.1%More adults who have had cancerIL 7.6% · worse

Care nearby

Osf Saint Luke Medical CenterKewanee · 13.4 mi · ER · rural critical access

Solvera Health GalesburgGalesburg · 14.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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Natural hazards in Altona

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌵 Drought

0Does Altona flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Altona

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Climate in Altona

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Altona has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 27 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 18°Winter

61° / 39°Spring

83° / 62°Summer

63° / 42°Fall