Alta Vista, IA
Living in Alta Vista
Bikeability11
Walkability39
Commute59
Public Transit12
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports4
Hospitals86
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
241Population-69 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+14 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate61%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K41%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office20%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$63kMedian Home Value+$2k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$438Median Monthly Rent+$113 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached92%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier53%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K60%
$100K to $149K3%
$250K to $299K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene19%
LP gas57%
Utility gas2%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alta Vista
United States45
Iowa35
Chickasaw County18
Property Crime in Alta Vista
United States48
Iowa43
Chickasaw County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alta Vista
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding29
Tornado18
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alta Vista, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alta Vista, IA
St Joseph Community School
11 miles, SE
Immaculate Conception School
16 miles, SW
Trinity Catholic School
16 miles, E
Notre Dame Catholic School
20 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Alta Vista, IA
Luther College
32 miles, E
Wartburg College
33 miles, S
Upper Iowa University
40 miles, SE
Purdue University Global-Mason City
42 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alta Vista, IA
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton
10 miles, SE
Floyd County Medical Center
17 miles, SW
Regional Health Services of Howard County
20 miles, NE
Mitchell County Regional Health
21 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Alta Vista, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
44 miles, S
Rochester International Airport
49 miles, N
La Crosse Regional Airport
75 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
98 miles, S