Welcome to the City of Alton's website. Our City is full of History, recreational opportunities and business prospects. It's a great place to live, work and raise your family. Alton's 30,000 residents benefit from a cost of living below the national average and the protection of the Alton Police and Fire Departments. Drive along the Great River Road, a nationally recognized scenic byway, and take in the breath-taking scenery down the Mississippi River. I invite you to explore our website and learn more about our City. Thanks for visiting and come back soon.