Alta, Iowa

Population 1,835

Alta is located in Buena Vista County, IA. The population is 1,835, making Alta the 2nd largest city in Buena Vista County.

There are 2 public schools in Alta with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Alta is low , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Alta is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Alta property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Alta include Nokomis Township, Washington Township and Maple Valley Township.

Alta Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 11.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.7%

Crime Rate

19.64% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 105
  • Violent Crimes: 393
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 259
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

19.52% Lower than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Alta
  • 10.90 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

0 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.6%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Alta, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Alta's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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2 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Alta, IA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Alta, IA issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $546
  • 1 Bedroom: $592
  • 2 Bedrooms: $755
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,010
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,053

Zip Codes

51002

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Environmental Hazards

0 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Alta, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Alta, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.22 Average
    Alta, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 13.83°
  • February 19.1°
  • March 34.22°
  • April 46.35°
  • May 61.79°
  • June 68.74°
  • July 74.02°
  • August 70.18°
  • September 61.38°
  • October 49.12°
  • November 35.02°
  • December 18.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Alta, IA

Earthquakes
Alta, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Alta, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Alta, IA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Alta, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Alta, IA: $50,677

Unemployment

Unemployment in Alta is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.01%
White Collar - 46.99%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Steve King

Neighborhood Info

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6 Cemeteries view all

4 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Alta, IA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Alta, IA
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