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Alta Vista, IA

Population
216
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,159 ft
Median Home Value
$68,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$640/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$44,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityWaverly, Iowa33 miles away · 10,561 residents.

About Alta Vista

Alta Vista is a city in Chickasaw County, Iowa, United States. The 2020 census counted 227 residents. The town was first named Elk Creek, but was changed to Alta Vista, meaning "high view" in Spanish. The town was established and incorporated in 1894. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Alta Vista, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Alta Vista, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. The George Darrow Round Barn in Alta Vista is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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