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Altoona
City in Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Altoona, Pennsylvania is a charming small city set in the Allegheny Mountains, known for its rich railroad history and family-friendly community. Visitors will find a mix of historic attractions, scenic parks, and classic American dining. Its welcoming atmosphere makes it a pleasant stop for travelers exploring Central Pennsylvania.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
8,293
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.52°, -78.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,810
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
-2.3°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-24.2°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1046 mm
Internet Speed
97 Mbps
Upload
121 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
9
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
225.0
Airport
AOO
Distance
25 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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