Alta Vista
City in Chickasaw County, Iowa
Alta Vista is a city in Chickasaw County, Iowa, with 227 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,152 ft (351 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elma, 3.6 miles N.
- 227residents (2020 Census)
- 1,152 ftelevation · 351 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 302 / sq mipopulation density
- 50603ZIP code
About Alta Vista
Alta Vista is a city in Chickasaw County, Iowa, United States. The population was 227 at the 2020 census.
The town was first named Elk Creek, but was changed to Alta Vista, meaning "high view" in Spanish. The town was established and incorporated in 1894.
The George Darrow Round Barn in Alta Vista was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was torn down, and subsequently removed from the Register in 2022.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Alta Vista weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Alta Vista
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Alta Vista
- Median household income
- $44,500
- Median home value
- $68,200
- Median rent
- $640/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
Do you know Alta Vista? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Alta Vista special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Alta Vista
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Alta Vista Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Alta Vista, IA population
Alta Vista had 227 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 227 |
|---|---|
| Density | 302 per sq mi (117 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alta Vista at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Chickasaw County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 227 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.75 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1967° N, 92.4169° W |
| ZIP code | 50603 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1901540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alta Vista
- Elma3.6 mi N
- North Washington5.5 mi S
- Colwell9.2 mi W
- Bassett10.6 mi SW
- New Hampton11.0 mi SE
- Ionia11.3 mi S
- New Haven12.8 mi NW
- Riceville13.3 mi NW
- Charles City15.8 mi SW
- Lawler15.9 mi SE
- Protivin16.6 mi E
- Floyd17.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alta Vista
What county is Alta Vista in?
Alta Vista is in Chickasaw County, Iowa.
What is the population of Alta Vista, IA?
227 people lived in Alta Vista at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alta Vista, IA?
The ZIP code of Alta Vista is 50603.
What is the elevation of Alta Vista?
1,152 feet (351 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alta Vista?
Elma (3.6 mi), North Washington (5.5 mi), Colwell (9.2 mi), Bassett (10.6 mi), New Hampton (11.0 mi).
Last updated: