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Altha, FL
Town in Calhoun County, Florida.
Population
457
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
342
ZIP codes
0
Altha and its ZIP codes
Local data for Altha, FL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Altha.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,247
3,247 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,473
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.63M
FY 2026, $6,201 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Altha, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
274
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
80
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 41°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Altha, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Altha
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlountstownCity | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| Grand RidgeTown | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| BristolCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| MariannaCity | 15 mi | 18.6 |
| Lake MysticCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| SneadsTown | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| AlfordTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| ChattahoocheeCity | 20 mi | 5.6 |
| GreenwoodTown | 21 mi | 4.6 |
| CottondaleTown | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| GreensboroTown | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| HosfordCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5 |
| BascomTown | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| GretnaCity | 26 mi | 8.6 |
| MaloneTown | 27 mi | 3 |
| Jacob CityCity | 28 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Altha, FL in?
- Altha is in Calhoun County, Florida.
- What is the population of Altha, FL?
- About 457 people live in Altha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Altha?
- Nearby places include Blountstown (10 mi), Grand Ridge (10 mi), Bristol (14 mi), Marianna (15 mi), Lake Mystic (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023