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Nearest Communities to Altoona,
Listed County-By-County

The purpose of this page is to identify those communities that are closest to Altoona, on a County-by-County basis. To explain further, let's use the example from the Genealogy Helper Page for Altoona:

We have great-grandparents who lived in a small city in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

When doing our research, we make it a practice to expand our search by looking in neighboring counties in addition to the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't checked the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

Keep in mind that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance.<1>

If you're researching your genealogy, we hope that the following information helps.

Altoona is located in Polk County.

The following 7 counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Polk County: Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story & Warren.

Our Gazetteer shows that there are 180 communities within 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> of Altoona. Of these communities, 114 are located in counties other than Polk County.

We usually exclude communities where we still need to verify their location,<2> but for the purpose of this page, we have included the unverified ('unver') and historic ('hist') communities.

After starting with the home county for Altoona (which is Polk County), we list the counties in alphabetical order and for each of those counties, the closest communities are listed in order of their distance from Altoona

For the following list, only those counties that contain communities within 40 miles [64.4 km] are displayed.

  • Polk County   (where Altoona resides)
    • County Website:   www.co.polk.ia.us/
    • County Seat for Polk:   Des Moines
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Altoona   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Altoona.
      • Capitol Heights
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Capitol Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Capitol Heights
        • Capitol Heights is located in Polk County
      • Bondurant
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bondurant have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bondurant
        • Bondurant is located in Polk County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,293 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bondurant <4>
      • White Oak
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Oak
        • White Oak is located in Polk County
      • Rising Sun
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rising Sun have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rising Sun
        • Rising Sun is located in Polk County
      • Berwick
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berwick have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berwick
        • Berwick is located in Polk County
      • Bowsher
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowsher have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowsher
        • Bowsher is located in Polk County
      • Carbondale
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carbondale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carbondale
        • Carbondale is located in Polk County
      • Pleasant Hill
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
        • Pleasant Hill is located in Polk County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,025 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pleasant Hill <4>
      • Ivy
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivy have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivy
        • Ivy is located in Polk County
      • Country Estate Village
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Country Estate Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Country Estate Village
        • Country Estate Village is located in Polk County
      • Norwoodville
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norwoodville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norwoodville
        • Norwoodville is located in Polk County
      • Quilhart ‑ Historic
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quilhart have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quilhart
        • Quilhart is located in Polk County
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        • Hastie
          (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hastie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hastie
          • Hastie is located in Polk County
        • Easton Place
          (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Easton Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Easton Place
          • Easton Place is located in Polk County
        • Swanwood
          (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swanwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swanwood
          • Swanwood is located in Polk County
        • Mitchellville
          (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchellville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchellville
          • Mitchellville is located in Polk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,273 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mitchellville <4>
        • Santiago
          (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Santiago have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Santiago
          • Santiago is located in Polk County
        • Carney
          (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carney have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carney
          • Carney is located in Polk County
        • Enterprise
          (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enterprise have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
          • Enterprise is located in Polk County
        • Oralabor
          (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oralabor have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oralabor
          • Oralabor is located in Polk County
        • Woodland Hills
          (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Hills
          • Woodland Hills is located in Polk County
        • East Des Moines
          (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Des Moines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Des Moines
          • East Des Moines is located in Polk County
        • Marquisville
          (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marquisville
          • Marquisville is located in Polk County
        • Saylor Station
          (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saylor Station have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saylor Station
          • Saylor Station is located in Polk County
        • Saylor
          (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saylor have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saylor
          • Saylor is located in Polk County
        • Levey
          (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Levey have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Levey
          • Levey is located in Polk County
        • Ankeny
          (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ankeny have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ankeny
          • Ankeny is located in Polk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 70,068 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ankeny <4>
        • Adelphi
          (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adelphi have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adelphi
          • Adelphi is located in Polk County
        • Avon Lake
          (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avon Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avon Lake
          • Avon Lake is located in Polk County
        • Avon
          (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avon
          • Avon is located in Polk County
        • Des Moines
          (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Saylorville
          (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saylorville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saylorville
          • Saylorville is located in Polk County
        • Elkhart
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Carlisle
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Lovington
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lovington have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lovington
          • Lovington is located in Polk County
        • Runnells
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Fort Des Moines
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Des Moines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Des Moines
          • Fort Des Moines is located in Polk County
        • South Ridge Estates
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Ridge Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Ridge Estates
          • South Ridge Estates is located in Polk County
        • Farrar
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farrar have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farrar
          • Farrar is located in Polk County
        • Corydon ‑ Historic
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corydon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corydon
          • Corydon is located in Polk County
        • The Meadows
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Meadows
          • The Meadows is located in Polk County
        • Millman
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millman have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millman
          • Millman is located in Polk County
        • Camp Dodge
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camp Dodge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camp Dodge
          • Camp Dodge is located in Polk County
        • Crestwood
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crestwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crestwood
          • Crestwood is located in Polk County
        • Johnston
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Johnston have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnston
          • Johnston is located in Polk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 23,092 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Johnston <4>
        • Windsor Heights
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windsor Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windsor Heights
          • Windsor Heights is located in Polk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,735 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Windsor Heights <4>
        • Loring
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loring
          • Loring is located in Polk County
        • Alleman
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alleman
          • Alleman is located in Polk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 447 people
        • Crocker
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crocker have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crocker
          • Crocker is located in Polk County
        • Valley Junction
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Junction
          • Valley Junction is located in Polk County
        • Polk City
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Herrold
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herrold
          • Herrold is located in Polk County
        • Polk City Junction
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Polk City Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Polk City Junction
          • Polk City Junction is located in Polk County
        • Norwalk
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norwalk have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norwalk
          • Norwalk is located in Polk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,449 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Norwalk <4>
        • Ashawa
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashawa have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashawa
          • Ashawa is located in Polk County
        • Rider
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rider have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rider
          • Rider is located in Polk County
        • Urbandale
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Urbandale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Urbandale
          • Urbandale is located in Polk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 44,650 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Urbandale <4>
        • Andrews
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andrews
          • Andrews is located in Polk County
        • Commerce
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Commerce have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Commerce
          • Commerce is located in Polk County
        • Campbell
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Campbell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campbell
          • Campbell is located in Polk County
        • Clive
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clive have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clive
          • Clive is located in Polk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,444 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clive <4>
        • Grimes
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • West Des Moines
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Des Moines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Des Moines
          • West Des Moines is located in Polk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 69,057 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Des Moines <4>
        • Sheldahl
          (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheldahl
          • Sheldahl is located in Polk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 325 people
        • Oakwood Station ‑ Historic
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakwood Station have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakwood Station
          • Oakwood Station is located in Polk County
        • Ottawa
          (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ottawa have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ottawa
          • Ottawa is located in Polk County
  • Boone County
    • County Website:   www.co.boone.ia.us/
    • County Seat for Boone:   Boone
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Altoona   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Altoona.
      • Madrid
        (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Napier
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Napier have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Napier
        • Napier is located in Boone County
      • Luther
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luther have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luther
        • Luther is located in Boone County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 133 people
  • Dallas County
    • County Website:   www.co.dallas.ia.us/
    • County Seat for Dallas:   Adel
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Altoona   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Altoona.
      • Ingersoll ‑ Historic
        (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ingersoll have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingersoll
        • Ingersoll is located in Dallas County
      • Granger
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Gibbsville
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gibbsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibbsville
        • Gibbsville is located in Dallas County
      • Midwest Country Estates
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midwest Country Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midwest Country Estates
        • Midwest Country Estates is located in Dallas County
      • High Bridge
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for High Bridge. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Bridge
        • High Bridge is located in Dallas County
      • Waukee
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Booneville
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Moran
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moran have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moran
        • Moran is located in Dallas County
      • Ortonville
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ortonville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ortonville
        • Ortonville is located in Dallas County
      • Xenia
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Xenia
        • Xenia is located in Dallas County
      • Dallas Center
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Van Meter
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Continue List   (7 more) ...
        • Woodward
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Adel
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adel have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adel
          • Adel is located in Dallas County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,607 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adel <4>
        • Black Corners
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Black Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Corners
          • Black Corners is located in Dallas County
        • DeSoto
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
        • Minburn
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minburn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minburn
          • Minburn is located in Dallas County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 357 people
        • Bouton
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bouton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bouton
          • Bouton is located in Dallas County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 125 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bouton <4>
        • Gardiner
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardiner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardiner
          • Gardiner is located in Dallas County
  • Jasper County
    • County Seat for Jasper:   Newton
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Altoona   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Altoona.
      • Prairiebell
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairiebell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairiebell
        • Prairiebell is located in Jasper County
      • Oswalt
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oswalt
        • Oswalt is located in Jasper County
      • Valeria
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valeria have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valeria
        • Valeria is located in Jasper County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 58 people
      • Vandalia
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vandalia
        • Vandalia is located in Jasper County
      • Colfax
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Prairie City
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Severs
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Severs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Severs
        • Severs is located in Jasper County
      • Green Castle
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Castle
        • Green Castle is located in Jasper County
      • Mingo
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Goddard
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goddard
        • Goddard is located in Jasper County
      • Ira
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ira
        • Ira is located in Jasper County
      • Metz
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Metz
        • Metz is located in Jasper County
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        • Clyde
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clyde have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clyde
          • Clyde is located in Jasper County
        • Lambs Grove
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lambs Grove
          • Lambs Grove is located in Jasper County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 165 people
        • Baxter
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Coal Siding ‑ Historic
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coal Siding have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coal Siding
          • Coal Siding is located in Jasper County
        • Wilson ‑ Historic
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson
          • Wilson is located in Jasper County
        • Monroe
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Newton
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
        • Reasnor
          (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reasnor have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reasnor
          • Reasnor is located in Jasper County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 156 people
        • Murphy
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murphy have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murphy
          • Murphy is located in Jasper County
        • Galesburg
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galesburg
          • Galesburg is located in Jasper County
        • Rushville
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rushville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rushville
          • Rushville is located in Jasper County
        • Kellogg
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
        • Killduff
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Killduff
          • Killduff is located in Jasper County
  • Madison County
    • County Website:   www.madisoncoia.us/
    • County Seat for Madison:   Winterset
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Altoona   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Altoona.
      • McBride
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McBride have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McBride
        • McBride is located in Madison County
      • Patterson
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patterson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patterson
        • Patterson is located in Madison County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 163 people
      • Hanley
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanley
        • Hanley is located in Madison County
      • Saint Charles
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Charles have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Charles
        • Saint Charles is located in Madison County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 656 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Charles <4>
  • Marion County
    • County Seat for Marion:   Knoxville
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Altoona   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Altoona.
      • Morgin Valley ‑ Historic
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgin Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgin Valley
        • Morgin Valley is located in Marion County
      • Swan
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swan
        • Swan is located in Marion County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 74 people
      • Percy ‑ Historic
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Percy have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Percy
        • Percy is located in Marion County
      • Pleasantville
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Cordova
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cordova have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cordova
        • Cordova is located in Marion County
      • Caloma
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caloma have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caloma
        • Caloma is located in Marion County
      • Donley Station ‑ Historic
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donley Station have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donley Station
        • Donley Station is located in Marion County
      • Donnelley
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donnelley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donnelley
        • Donnelley is located in Marion County
      • Otley
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Eifield ‑ Historic
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eifield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eifield
        • Eifield is located in Marion County
      • Knoxville
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Marshall County
    • County Website:   www.co.marshall.ia.us/
    • County Seat for Marshall:   Marshalltown
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Altoona   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Altoona.
      • Edenville
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edenville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edenville
        • Edenville is located in Marshall County
      • Rhodes
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rhodes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhodes
        • Rhodes is located in Marshall County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 298 people
      • Melbourne
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Malta
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Malta have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malta
        • Malta is located in Marshall County
      • State Center Junction
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for State Center Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for State Center Junction
        • State Center Junction is located in Marshall County
      • State Center
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for State Center have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for State Center
        • State Center is located in Marshall County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,432 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for State Center <4>
  • Story County
    • County Website:   www.storycounty.com/
    • County Seat for Story:   Nevada
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Altoona   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Altoona.
      • Cambridge
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cambridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cambridge
        • Cambridge is located in Story County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 796 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cambridge <4>
      • Maxwell
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Huxley
        (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huxley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huxley
        • Huxley is located in Story County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,270 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Huxley <4>
      • Iowa Center
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iowa Center
        • Iowa Center is located in Story County
      • Robison - Whitaker Acres
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robison - Whitaker Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robison - Whitaker Acres
        • Robison - Whitaker Acres is located in Story County
      • Collins
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collins
        • Collins is located in Story County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 472 people
      • Slater
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Midvale
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midvale
        • Midvale is located in Story County
      • Shipley
        (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shipley
        • Shipley is located in Story County
      • Kelley
        (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Nevada
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Colo
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Continue List   (5 more) ...
        • Ames
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ames
          • Ames is located in Story County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 67,033 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ames <4>
        • Bloomington
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bloomington have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomington
          • Bloomington is located in Story County
        • Ontario
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ontario have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ontario
          • Ontario is located in Story County
        • Fernald
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fernald
          • Fernald is located in Story County
        • Homestead Colony
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homestead Colony have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homestead Colony
          • Homestead Colony is located in Story County
  • Warren County
    • County Website:   www.co.warren.ia.us/
    • County Seat for Warren:   Indianola
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Altoona   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Altoona.
      • Scotch Ridge
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotch Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotch Ridge
        • Scotch Ridge is located in Warren County
      • Ford
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ford
        • Ford is located in Warren County
      • Hartford
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartford
        • Hartford is located in Warren County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 780 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hartford <4>
      • Palmyra
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palmyra
        • Palmyra is located in Warren County
      • Summerset Junction ‑ Historic
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerset Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerset Junction
        • Summerset Junction is located in Warren County
      • Lakewood
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakewood
        • Lakewood is located in Warren County
      • Greenbush
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenbush have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbush
        • Greenbush is located in Warren County
      • Summerset
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerset have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerset
        • Summerset is located in Warren County
      • Orillia
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orillia have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orillia
        • Orillia is located in Warren County
      • Cumming
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cumming have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumming
        • Cumming is located in Warren County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 413 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cumming <4>
      • Spring Hill
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Hill
        • Spring Hill is located in Warren County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 65 people
      • Ackworth
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ackworth have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ackworth
        • Ackworth is located in Warren County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 105 people
      • Continue List   (17 more) ...
        • Beech
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beech have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beech
          • Beech is located in Warren County
        • Sandyville
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandyville
          • Sandyville is located in Warren County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 54 people
        • Indianola
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
        • Prole
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prole have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prole
          • Prole is located in Warren County
        • Clarkson ‑ Historic
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarkson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarkson
          • Clarkson is located in Warren County
        • Churchville
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Churchville
          • Churchville is located in Warren County
        • Hammondsburgh ‑ Historic
          (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hammondsburgh have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hammondsburgh
          • Hammondsburgh is located in Warren County
        • Martensdale
          (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martensdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martensdale
          • Martensdale is located in Warren County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 470 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Martensdale <4>
        • Milo
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
        • Wick
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wick have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wick
          • Wick is located in Warren County
        • Bevington
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bevington have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bevington
          • Bevington is located in Warren County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 69 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bevington <4>
        • Conger
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Conger have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conger
          • Conger is located in Warren County
        • Saint Marys
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Marys have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Marys
          • Saint Marys is located in Warren County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 127 people
        • West Saint Marys
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Saint Marys have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Saint Marys
          • West Saint Marys is located in Warren County
        • Cool
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cool have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cool
          • Cool is located in Warren County
        • Lawrenceburg
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawrenceburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrenceburg
          • Lawrenceburg is located in Warren County
        • Liberty Center
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Center
          • Liberty Center is located in Warren County

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Altoona) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Altoona. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.6466, Longitude: -93.4773       In this case, the coordinates for Altoona have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>Our data comes from many sources and some sources are more dependable than others. When we add communities to our Gazetteer, we try to verify that we have the correct location for the community. We mark a community as 'Unverified' when we aren't confident about our data and want to do further checking.

We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now.

Since our Gazetteer contains over 100,000 communities, verifying everything is going to take time. If you find an error or can help us to improve our accuracy, please let us know.
<3>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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