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

Schools in Alta (2)

Alta Elementary School

Elementary · 237 students · 17 teachers

98 free/reduced lunch

1009 Main St · (712)200-1400

Alta-Aurelia High School

High · 206 students · 15 teachers

85 free/reduced lunch

1009 South Main Street · (712)200-1331