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Alta Vista, IA

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Population
216
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,159 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Alta Vista

Alta Vista is a small, quiet farming town in Chickasaw County with a population of just over two hundred people. The community is tight-knit and peaceful, offering plenty of open space and classic Iowa countryside. Local kids attend schools in nearby New Hampton, and residents head to neighboring towns for grocery runs and dining. It is an ideal spot for anyone looking for affordable, slow-paced rural living where you really get to know your neighbors.

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Rural FitA+98.8ratingLow Heat ImpactA96.4ratingLower FEMA County Earthquake Risk IndexA94.7rating

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