Alta, IA
Living in Alta
Bikeability9
Walkability33
Commute100
Public Transit9
Affordability93
Public Safety73
Airports27
Hospitals78
Colleges40
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation+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
$59kMedian 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
$111kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$559Median 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
Zion-St John Lutheran School
29 miles, NW
Pocahontas Catholic School
32 miles, E
Sacred Heart School
34 miles, N
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
35 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Alta, IA
Buena Vista University
5 miles, SE
Northwestern College
44 miles, NW
Dordt University
52 miles, NW
Morningside College
55 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alta, IA
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
5 miles, SE
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
14 miles, NW
Mental Health Institute
15 miles, NW
Loring Hospital
24 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Alta, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
58 miles, W
Joe Foss Field
96 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
99 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
115 miles, SE