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Alta Vista, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Chickasaw County County
Alta Vista, IA
At a Glance
How Alta Vista Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alta Vista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Alta Vista a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Alta Vista residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,166. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 430 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alta Vista is $68,600 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,703. Median rent is $825/month, with 16.5% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Alta Vista reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 644/100K.
Education
5.8% of adults in Alta Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alta Vista has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.