Alto, Texas

Alto is a town in Cherokee County, Texas, United States. With a population of 1,027 at the 2020 U.S. census, Alto is the closest municipality to the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site, an archaeological site dating back to 800 BC, featuring a prehistoric village and ceremonial center.

Alto, Texas
Town
Location of Alto, Texas
Coordinates: 31°39′0″N 95°4′26″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyCherokee
Government
  TypeMayor-Council
  City CouncilMayor Jimmy Allen
Ell Thacker (Mayor Pro-Term)
Carey Palmer
Jerry Flowers
Steve Cox
Randy Selman
  Chief of PoliceJeremy Jackson
Area
  Total1.71 sq mi (4.42 km2)
  Land1.71 sq mi (4.42 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
436 ft (133 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,027
  Density727.27/sq mi (280.83/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75925
Area code936
FIPS code48-02188
GNIS feature ID1372283
Websitecityofalto.com
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