Alta Vista, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Chickasaw County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
171
Population
228/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$36,166 per capita
$68,600
Home Value
$253,538 Zillow
$825
Median Rent
16.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,600 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Alta Vista has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 38.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,154 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 228/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1967°N, 92.4169°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chickasaw County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Iowa Regional (CCY) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in |
Alta Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.0").