Alta, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Buena Vista County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,344 Population 2,170/sq mi density

$66,118 Median Income $30,836 per capita

$125,800 Home Value $206,560 Zillow

$915 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

471 Violent Crime/100K 2,006 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$66,118 median income, 13.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$125,800 home value, $915/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Ghost Towns Near Alta (1)

These abandoned settlements are located within approximately 80 km (50 miles) of Alta. Ghost towns are former populated places that have been abandoned or significantly depopulated.

Rubens

Iowa