Information on Altoona, Polk County
The City of Altoona is located in the state of Iowa, in Polk County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Altoona City HALL, Polk County
| Altoona City Hall's address | Altoona Altoona Municipal Building PO Box 338 Altoona IA 50009 United States | |
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| Phone number of Altoona City Hall | +1 515-967-5136 | |
| Altoona, IA email | Not available | |
| Altoona official website | altoona-iowa.com | |
| Mayor of Altoona | Timothy Burget | |
| Polk County, Iowa: Vital Records | Altoona vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Iowa birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Altoona
What county is Altoona IA in?Altoona, IA is located in Polk County |
Where is Altoona, Iowa ?Altoona is located in Polk County, situated in the central part of the United States within the state of Iowa. It lies just east of the state capital, Des Moines, and forms part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. Altoona is north of the Raccoon River and accessible via Interstate 80. |
Altoona administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk - other counties in Iowa |
Demography of Altoona
| Name of Altoona inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 10 345 inhabitants | 32 / 2 877 | ||
| Population density in Altoona | 1 106,3 pop/sq mi (427,1 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Altoona, IA
Where to apply for a passport in Altoona, IA? There are 1 passport offices in Altoona, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| ALTOONA POST OFFICE | 300 8TH ST. SE | 5159672262 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Altoona
There are 6 bank branches in Altoona.
Bank Iowa is the most popular bank in Altoona with 1 branch offices, followed by Great Western Bank with 1 branch offices and then Community State Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Altoona:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Iowa | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Great Western Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Community State Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Legacy Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bankers Trust Company | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| U.S. Bank National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Altoona administrative numbers
| Altoona City code | 1901630 |
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| Altoona City postcode | 50009 |
Transportation modes in Altoona
| Airport | Des Moines International Airport 12.4 miles Newton Municipal Airport 23.6 miles Ames Municipal Airport 25 miles |
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Altoona territory
| Altoona area | 9,35 sq mi (24,22 km²) |
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| Altoona altitude | 909 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 41.6469 Longitude: -93.4768 Latitude: 41° 38' 49'' North Longitude: 93° 28' 36'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Altoona | Currently, the town Altoona isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Altoona |
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| Natural parks | Altoona isn't part of a natural park |
What is Altoona close to?
| Nearby cities include: Bondurant, Pleasant Hill, Mitchellville and Ankeny | ||
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| Ankeny | Bondurant | Bondurant |
| Pleasant Hill |  | Bondurant |
| Pleasant Hill | Pleasant Hill | Runnells |
| Bondurant 3.6 miles | Pleasant Hill 4.2 miles | Mitchellville 6 miles |
| Ankeny 8.6 miles | Des Moines 8.8 miles | Carlisle 9.3 miles |
| Valeria 9.7 miles | Elkhart 10.3 miles | Runnells 11 miles |
| Colfax 12.4 miles | Johnston 12.5 miles | Windsor Heights 12.6 miles |
| Prairie City 12.8 miles | Mingo 13 miles | Alleman 13.5 miles |
| Hartford 13.6 miles | Swan 15.1 miles | Urbandale 15.7 miles |
| Polk City 15.7 miles | Norwalk 15.9 miles | West Des Moines 16 miles |
Distance between Altoona and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1455 miles | Houston : 828 miles | Philadelphia : 965 miles |
| Phoenix : 1159 miles | San Antonio : 889 miles | San Diego : 1433 miles |
| Dallas : 639 miles | San Jose : 1536 miles | Jacksonville : 1023 miles |
| Indianapolis : 405 miles closest | San Francisco : 1589 miles | Austin : 820 miles |
| Columbus : 561 miles | Fort Worth : 649 miles | Charlotte : 816 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Altoona, IA
Elementary schools in Altoona
Altoona Elementary
District of Southeast Polk Community School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 478
Centennial Elementary
District of Southeast Polk Community School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 464
Clay Elementary
District of Southeast Polk Community School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 609
Willowbrook Elementary
District of Southeast Polk Community School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 553
Leisure and activities in Altoona surrounding area
| Zoo | |
|---|---|
| Blank Park Zoo to Des Moines 11.8 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Terrace Hills Golf Course | Copper Creek Golf Course to Des Moines 3.8 miles |
| Toad Valley Golf Course to Runnells 4.3 miles | Grand View Golf Course to Des Moines 4.8 miles |
| Sleepy Hollow Sports Park to Des Moines 4.9 miles | Woodland Hills Golf Course to Des Moines 6.9 miles |
| Briarwood Club of Ankeny to Ankeny 9.8 miles | Ankeny Golf & Country Club to Ankeny 10.1 miles |
| Otter Creek Golf Course to Ankeny 10.1 miles | Wakonda Club to Des Moines 11 miles |