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Altona, IN
Town in DeKalb County, Indiana.
Population
415
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,047
ZIP codes
0
Altona and its ZIP codes
Altona at a glance
- Altona is about 11 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Altona.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,949
21,585 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,675
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$285M
FY 2026, $6,582 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Altona, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
255
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
56
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Altona, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Altona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GarrettCity | 1.2 mi | 4.2 |
| AvillaTown | 4.1 mi | 1.7 |
| LaottoCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| AuburnCity | 4.9 mi | 8.6 |
| CorunnaTown | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| KendallvilleCity | 8.3 mi | 6.1 |
| WaterlooTown | 8.7 mi | 2.1 |
| HuntertownTown | 9.1 mi | 7 |
| Leo-CedarvilleTown | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| ChurubuscoTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| AshleyTown | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Cree LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| HelmerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| SpencervilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| HudsonTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| St. JoeTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Altona, IN in?
- Altona is in DeKalb County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Altona, IN?
- About 415 people live in Altona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Altona?
- Nearby places include Garrett (1.2 mi), Avilla (4.1 mi), Laotto (4.8 mi), Auburn (4.9 mi), Corunna (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023