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Quick Glance

Population: 29,414
Population Growth: -3.5%
Population Density: 		1,861
Median Age: 36 years
Median Income: $35,962
Cost of Living Index: 		79

Weather
Today: Light Snow
33°F / 25°F
January Avg Temp: 20°F
July Avg Temp: 88°F
Sunny Days: 200
Precipitation Days: 102
Rainfall (inches): 38
Snowfall (inches): 11

Alton Demographics

Alton Jobs and Politics

Unemployment Rate: 8.8%
Recent Job Growth: -1.4%
Future Job Growth: 22.2%
Democrat: 51.2%
Republican: 48%
Independent (others): 0.7%

Alton Housing Statistics

Median Home Age: 55 years
Median Home Value: $84,900

Alton Education Statistics

School Expenditures: 		$4,700
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13
Students/Librarian: 1,679
Students/Counselor: 1,176
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