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Altoona, KS

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Population
338
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
828 ft
Median Home Value
$48,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$664/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$48,875
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Altoona

Altoona is a quiet rural town in southeast Kansas, set along the banks of the Verdigris River in Wilson County. Living here means enjoying a slow, easygoing pace surrounded by open farmland and scenic valley views. Highway 75 runs right past town, making it simple to commute or run into nearby Neodesha and Chanute for groceries and shopping. With local Altoona-Midway schools anchoring the community and plenty of space to spread out, it offers an affordable and comfortable spot to settle down.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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