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Alta Vista, Iowa Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alta Vista is 260, with approximately 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained steady, reflecting its small-town, rural character.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1894
  • County: Chickasaw County
  • Land area: 0.31 square miles
  • Population density: 839 people per square mile
  • Area code: 641
  • Zip code: 50603

Geography and Location

Alta Vista is located in northeastern Iowa, in Chickasaw County. The town is surrounded by agricultural land, with corn and soybeans being the primary crops. Alta Vista enjoys a peaceful, rural setting with a strong community spirit. The town is close to U.S. Highway 63, providing access to nearby larger towns. Alta Vista experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.0 years
Median household income: $26,786
Median house value: $41,700

Population by Race

Races in Alta Vista:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

Ancestries: German (50.3%), Irish (11.5%), Norwegian (5.2%), French (3.5%), Scotch-Irish (3.1%), Czech (2.4%).

Elevation: 1150 feet

Land area: 0.8 square miles

Map of Alta Vista, IA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alta Vista

  • High school or higher: 80.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 6.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alta Vista city

  • Never married: 23.1%
  • Now married: 60.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.1%
  • Divorced: 5.6%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +36 (+14.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alta Vista:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alta Vista:

  • WATERLOO MUNI (about 45 miles; WATERLOO, IA; Abbreviation: ALO)
  • ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL (about 49 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; Abbreviation: RST)
  • MASON CITY MUNI (about 63 miles; MASON CITY, IA; Abbreviation: MCW)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alta Vista:

  • NEW HAMPTON MUNI (about 10 miles; NEW HAMPTON, IA; Abbreviation: 1Y5)
  • CHARLES CITY MUNI (about 16 miles; CHARLES CITY, IA; Abbreviation: CCY)
  • ELLEN CHURCH FIELD (about 24 miles; CRESCO, IA; Abbreviation: CJJ)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alta Vista:

  • NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CALMAR (about 36 miles; CALMAR, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,393)
  • LUTHER COLLEGE (about 46 miles; DECORAH, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,566)
  • UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; FAYETTE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,173)
  • HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; WATERLOO, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,292)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (about 51 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Full-time enrollment: 12,524)
  • ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 55 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,368)
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; MASON CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,161)

Libraries

Library in Alta Vista:

  • ALTA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $18,482; Location: PO BOX 167, S. WHITE AVE.; 6,929 books; 60 audio materials; 49 video materials; 30 serial subscriptions)

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