Alta, IA 51002

Population 2,579

51002 is zip code located in Alta, Iowa. The population is 2,579, making 51002 the largest zipcode in Alta and the 2nd largest in Buena Vista County.

There are 2 public schools in 51002 with an average Homefacts rating of C-. , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 51002. Unemployment in 51002 is low.

Alta Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average

Crime Rate

100% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

42.74% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

0 Found nearby

Unemployment

Low 2.6%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in 51002, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 51002's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    8.5%
  • Rented
    22.3%
  • Owned
    69.2%

2 Building Permits View All

  • 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

**Displaying data from IA 51002
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $540
  • 1 Bedroom: $618
  • 2 Bedrooms: $747
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,030
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,140

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Environmental Hazards

0 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (183/183)
    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 51002: $52,303

Unemployment

Unemployment in Alta is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.80%
White Collar - 50.20%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Steve King

Neighborhood Info

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • We're sorry! No cemeteries found for 51002 in our database.

4 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

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1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • We're sorry! No retirement homes found for 51002 in our database.