Altoona, Iowa

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. It is home to the Adventureland amusement park and Prairie Meadows horse racing track and casino.

Altoona, Iowa
Location within Polk County and Iowa
Interactive map of Altoona
Coordinates: 41°39′0″N 93°28′21″W
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyPolk
Area
  Total11.69 sq mi (30.28 km2)
  Land11.68 sq mi (30.25 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
958 ft (292 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total19,565
  Rank26th in Iowa
  Density1,675.09/sq mi (646.76/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50009
Area code515
FIPS code19-01630
GNIS feature ID2393939
Websitealtoona-iowa.com
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