A town of 744, settled in 1929. A regional job hub with 346 jobs.
The 3 things Alton does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Alton. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Alton for work: only 18% work in town. The top destinations are West Plains (17%), Thayer (5%) and Kansas City (3%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
The public schools Alton’s kids attend trail 83% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Elementary | PK–5 | 290 | C− |
| Alton High | 6–12 | 281 | C− |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
The typical Alton home is worth about $174,000, up 5.9% in a year, 35% below the Missouri typical home.
Alton has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Alton beats the Missouri average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16.
| What stands out | Alton | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.4% | 16.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.5% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.8% | 8% |
2.6 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Where Alton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
City in Missouri, U.S.
Alton is a city and the county seat of Oregon County, Missouri, United States. The population was 707 at the 2020 census.
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