Alta, IA

Living in Alta

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 33
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 27
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 40
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Schools 91
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Residents

2k Population +122 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated
68% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate35%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty
15  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office18%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$111k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$559 Median Monthly Rent +$163 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied -12% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
LP gas1%
Utility gas79%

Crime

Violent Crime in Alta

United States45
Iowa35
Buena Vista County46

Property Crime in Alta

United States48
Iowa43
Buena Vista County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 17 1 8
Feb 22 1 6
Mar 34 2 6
Apr 48 3 2
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 50 2 1
Nov 35 2 4
Dec 21 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alta

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding23
Tornado14
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Alta, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Alta, IA

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Sacred Heart School
34 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Alta, IA

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Northwestern College
44 miles, NW
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Dordt University
52 miles, NW
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Morningside College
55 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Alta, IA

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Loring Hospital
24 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Alta, IA

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Joe Foss Field
96 miles, NW
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Eppley Airfield
99 miles, S
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