Alta Vista, KS

Alta Vista is a city in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States. The 2020 census counted 409 residents. Alta Vista was founded in 1887, and it was incorporated as a city in 1905. Alta Vista is derived from the Spanish word for "high view", and the city was so named from its lofty elevation. Alta Vista High School was closed through school unification. 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 climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.