Alta
City in Buena Vista County, Iowa
Alta is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, with 2,087 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,490 ft (454 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Storm Lake, 5.8 miles E.
- 2,087residents (2020 Census)
- 1,490 ftelevation · 454 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 1,935 / sq mipopulation density
- 51002ZIP code
About Alta
Alta is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,087 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Alta
- Median household income
- $65,833
- Median home value
- $146,600
- Median rent
- $894/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Alta had 2,087 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,087 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,935 per sq mi (747 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alta at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,087 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.08 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (454 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6717° N, 95.3045° W |
| ZIP code | 51002 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1901495 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alta
- Storm Lake5.8 mi E
- Aurelia7.3 mi NW
- Truesdale7.3 mi NE
- Lakeside7.5 mi SE
- Schaller12.1 mi S
- Rembrandt12.8 mi NE
- Galva12.8 mi SW
- Cherokee13.7 mi NW
- Nemaha15.4 mi SE
- Linn Grove15.7 mi N
- Newell15.9 mi E
- Early16.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alta
What county is Alta in?
Alta is in Buena Vista County, Iowa.
What is the population of Alta, IA?
2,087 people lived in Alta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alta, IA?
The ZIP code of Alta is 51002.
What is the elevation of Alta?
1,490 feet (454 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alta?
Storm Lake (5.8 mi), Aurelia (7.3 mi), Truesdale (7.3 mi), Lakeside (7.5 mi), Schaller (12.1 mi).
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