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Alton, KS
City in Osborne County, Kansas.
Population
121
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
391
ZIP codes
0
Alton and its ZIP codes
Alton at a glance
- Alton is about 11 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Alton, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Osborne County. PPP loans are for Alton.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,168
1,254 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,882
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$57.7M
FY 2026, $16,476 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alton, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
578
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
93° / 14°F
28.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alton, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Alton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodstonCity | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| CedarCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| OsborneCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| GaylordCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| PortisCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| KirwinCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| StocktonCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| NatomaCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| AtholCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| KensingtonCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| DownsCity | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| CodellCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| AgraCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| Smith CenterCity | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| ParadiseCity | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| GladeCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alton, KS in?
- Alton is in Osborne County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Alton, KS?
- About 121 people live in Alton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alton?
- Nearby places include Woodston (8.1 mi), Cedar (13 mi), Osborne (13 mi), Gaylord (13 mi), Portis (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023