Alta Vista, Kansas
City · Population 412 · #301 in Kansas
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About Alta Vista
Set in the central part of Kansas, Alta Vista is a tiny community counting 412 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Alta Vista is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.35 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,177 residents per square mile.
📰 Alta Vista News Today
- Silver Alert canceled for Alta Vista woman - KSN-TV KSN-TV · May 24
- ‘Such a wonderful outcome’: Missing Alta Vista woman, 76, found safe WIBW · May 24
- Northeast News Exclusive: Liberty Memorial Explosives Suspect Attended Alta Vista High School Northeast News KC · Mar 5
- Twila L. Swartz Obituary May 5, 2026 penwellgabelkc.com · May 5
- Freddie H. Meyer Obituary Nov 24, 2025 Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home | Wamego, KS · Nov 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Alta Vista Unique
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Alta Vista
- Barnyard Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Alta Vista
- Prairie Heights Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)412
Rank in state#301 of 626
Land area0.35 sq mi
Density1,177/sq mi
Coordinates38.8629, -96.4888