Alturas, Florida

About Alturas

Alturas is a small unincorporated community in central Florida.

Officially, Alturas is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 53.88 square miles.

📰 Alturas News Today

• One Person Killed In Fiery Crash In Alturas — Traffic DailyRidge.com · May 5
• Golden Ridge Groves to Open CUPS U-Pick and Farm Market Citrus Industry Magazine · Nov 19
• Hazel Owens Obituary - Winter Haven, FL Dignity Memorial · May 31
• Polk County grove opens Florida’s first U-pick citrus operation grown under protective screening wtsp.com · Nov 20
• Alturas, FL Weather Radar WeatherBug · Sep 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Alturas Unique

• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🏫 Schools in Alturas

• ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Alturas

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