
Altoona, located in the eastern half of Polk County, has a vibrant mix of recreation adventures, community amenities and business advantages. Just five miles from Des Moines and approximately 20 minutes from the Des Moines International Airport, Altoona and Eastern Polk County are well situated for travel and transportation. Altoona’s residential community of about 14,000 people enjoy the lowest city tax rates in The Des Moines Metro area. Whether it’s the countless attractions or the thriving residential neighborhoods, small-town quality combined with metropolitan convenience makes Altoona an ideal community to stay another day.