Home Insurance in Altona, Illinois
Homes in Altona carry a median value of $102,000 - 9% lower than the Knox County median.
The typical home in Altona was built around 1953. About 66% of homes were built before 1960, about 13 points above Knox County's 54%. Older homes can cost more to insure or rebuild because of aging wiring, roofing and plumbing.
Housing in Altona breaks down to 99% single-family homes.
About 56% of owner-occupied homes in Altona have a mortgage. Lenders require hazard (homeowners) insurance on any home carrying a mortgage.
The vacancy rate is 21%; vacant or unoccupied homes typically need a different coverage form than an owner-occupied policy. About 92% of occupied homes in Altona are owner-occupied.
76% of homes in Altona are primarily heated with natural gas.
Knox County's top FEMA-rated hazard is strong wind (Relatively High), per FEMA's National Risk Index. Knox County had 35 active NFIP flood policies as of September 2026. See the full Knox County home insurance overview for all FEMA hazard ratings and flood coverage details.
The statewide average premium for a standard HO-3 homeowners policy in Illinois is $1,480 per year, according to the NAIC homeowners insurance report (2023 data).
Key figures
| Median home value | $102,000 |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1953 |
| Owner-occupied share | 92% |
| Share of owner-occupied homes with a mortgage | 56% |
| Top county hazard | Strong Wind (Relatively High) |
| Active NFIP policies in Knox County | 35 |
| Home insurance premium | $1,480 - statewide average (NAIC, 2023 data) |
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Sources
Data last updated: 2026-09-29
- U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer Files (2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates (2024)
- FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025)
- FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3 (2026)
- NAIC Dwelling Fire, Homeowners Owner-Occupied, and Homeowners Tenant and Condominium/Cooperative Unit Owners Insurance: Data for 2023 (published 2026) (2023)