Profile for Alton, Kansas, KS

Alton is on the Solomon River.

According to local tradition, early settler General H.C. Bull and three companions were killed by Bull's pet elk

Well-known residents have included:
· Russell Stover, candy company founder

Local festivals include:

• Jubilee - Aug. 25, 2007
• Chocolate Festival - Dec. 1, 2007

Record high: The state's highest temperature on record was reported here on July 24, 1936, at 121 degrees

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Cemeteries (7)

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43% of Alton residents report German ancestry, and 10% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Alton ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Alton was $15,584, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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8% of Alton residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Alton festival dates:

• Jubilee - Aug. 25, 2007
• Chocolate Festival - Dec. 1, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Alton, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $135.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $400.

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Osborne County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Alton political report.

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The average commute time for Alton workers is 17 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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