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Altoona, FL
Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida.
Population
37
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
82
ZIP codes
0
Altoona and its ZIP codes
Altoona at a glance
- Altoona is 80% less dense than Florida as a whole.
Local data for Altoona, FL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Altoona.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,092
118,622 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,161
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $9,400 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Altoona, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
314
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,776
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 46°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Altoona, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Altoona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PittmanCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.3 |
| UmatillaCity | 2.5 mi | 3.7 |
| PaisleyCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.1 |
| EustisCity | 7.8 mi | 11.7 |
| Lake KathrynCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.8 |
| LisbonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| Mount DoraCity | 10 mi | 8.8 |
| SorrentoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Silver LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Pine LakesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Mount PlymouthCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Lake Mack-Forest HillsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| TangerineCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| TavaresCity | 15 mi | 12.3 |
| Silver Springs Shores EastCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.6 |
| AstorCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Altoona, FL in?
- Altoona is in Lake County, Florida.
- What is the population of Altoona, FL?
- About 37 people live in Altoona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Altoona?
- Nearby places include Pittman (2 mi), Umatilla (2.5 mi), Paisley (6.1 mi), Eustis (7.8 mi), Lake Kathryn (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023