Altha, Florida
Town · Population 495 · #375 in Florida
About Altha
Altha, FL is a tiny community located in northwestern Florida with an estimated population of 495.
Officially, Altha is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.34 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 369 residents per square mile.
📰 Altha News Today
- Schedule - Altha Wildcats (Altha, FL) Volleyball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 3
- Charles Everett Cauley Obituary (2026) - Blountstown, FL - Adams Funeral Home - Blountstown Legacy obituary · Aug 4
- Victims identified in deadly Early County crash, driver faces felony charges WALB · Aug 6
- Altha woman arrested for aggravated animal cruelty WJHG · May 4
- Animal cruelty case leads to arrest and animal rescue in Altha mypanhandle.com · May 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Altha Unique
- The only place in America named Altha — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🏫 Schools in Altha
- ALTHA PUBLIC SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeTown
Population (2024)495
Rank in state#375 of 411
Land area1.34 sq mi
Density369/sq mi
Coordinates30.5734, -85.1261