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Altoona is located in Polk County, Iowa about five miles from Des Moines. Altoona houses approximately 20,000 residents and is one of the lowest city tax rates in the metro area. We offer many large city amenities but with small town quality and convenience.
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Altoona is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States, and part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. The population was 19,565 at the 2020 census. [3] It is home to the Adventureland amusement park and Prairie Meadows horse racing track and casino.
You’ll find Altoona just off the beaten path, about five miles east of Des Moines. Founded in 1868, our city has a rich history of growth, reinvention and good, friendly folk. Today, more than four million people visit Altoona each year to shop, play, dine and stay.
The Greater Des Moines region is consistently ranked among the top communities in the nation for quality-of-life and career opportunities. Keep reading to learn why families, millennials, and careerists are enjoying life right here, right now, in the city of Altoona.
A leader in Iowa economic development and arguably the best place to raise a family in Iowa, the City of Altoona exemplifies this dedication to widespread progress. Our community of 20,000+ residents has grown significantly in recent decades—in size, economic strength, and quality of life.
Just east of Des Moines, Altoona is a little off center—in more ways than one. Here, you’ll find the adventure you’ve always wanted – whether it’s a weekend getaway with the fam, a shopping spree with the girls, or a night out on the town – plus a little something you’d never expect.
Altoona is the unofficial adventure capital of Central Iowa and that starts with Adventureland amusement park, with over 100 rides, Adventureland Bay water park, attached hotel, on-site campground, and more funnel cake than you can safely consume in a weekend.
Just minutes east of Des Moines, you’ll find the City of Altoona—a development-friendly community turning potential into prosperity. This is the place where better futures are built, where businesses, families, and millions of visitors come to thrive. We’re more than just a city.
Northeast of Des Moines, Altoona is on the map for a few attractions that bring millions of people to the city every year. One is Adventureland, Iowa’s top theme park, with an exciting arsenal of thrill rides and a water park included with admission.