Communities

Altoona is located in Polk County, Iowa about five miles from Des Moines. Altoona has a population of nearly 20,000 and one of the lowest city tax rates in the metro area.

Altoona is conveniently located approximately 20 minutes from the Des Moines International Airport and about 15 minutes from the Ankeny Airport.

Altoona offers many large city amenities but with small town quality and convenience. There are beautiful recreational bike trails, a new aquatic park, fire department, and library. Shopping is abundant with a Lowe’s, Menards, Target, and Wal-Mart. After a day of shopping enjoy entertainment at Prairie Meadows Casino or Adventureland Park. Then enjoy dinner at one of our many restaurants and stay for the night in one of our five hotels.

Come see why Altoona, Iowa is the best little town in the metro.