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Alta, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buena Vista County County
Alta, IA
At a Glance
How Alta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Alta a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Alta residents earn a median household income of $66,118 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,836. The unemployment rate stands at 13.4% (272% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 610 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alta is $125,800 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,560. Median rent is $915/month, with 36.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Alta reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,006/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Alta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alta has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.