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Altura Minnesota Community Guide


Location:
Altura Minnesota population sign Location of Altura, Minnesota

Population: 
 Altura (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2010-2020 Change
Actual Percent
Population 334 354 349 417 493 471 -22 -4.46
Land Area (sq. mile) 2.40 2.85 2.97 2.97 2.97 2.98 +0.01 +0.3
Density (persons per sq. mile) 139.17 124.21 117.51 140.45 165.40 158.05 -7.35 -4.44
Housing Units 110 132 136 172 188 188 0 0.00
Households -- 126 131 163 180 175 -11 -6.11
Persons Per Household -- 2.81 2.66 2.56 2.74 2.69 -0.05 -1.82

Geography:

Altura is a town in Winona County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.98 square miles (7.72 km2), all of it land. The elevation is 1,171 feet (357 m).

From The US Census Bureau


Demographics:

As of the census of 2020, there were 471 people, 175 households, and 126 families residing in the city. The population density was 158.1 inhabitants per square mile. There were 188 housing units at an average density of 63.1 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 83.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 11.9% from other races, and 4.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.6% of the population.

There were 175 households of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 20.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.6% were non-families. 4.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 29.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.73.

The median age in the city was 38.1 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1x% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was x% male and x% female.

The median household income was $60,313. The poverty rate was 5.3%. 5.5% of residents had a bachelors degree or higher. The median rent was $725 and 74.3% owned their homes. The average value of a housing unit was $138,500.


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History:  

ALTURA, a city in sections 17-20 of Norton Township, was incorporated as a village on August 17, 1906. It was first settled in the 1850s and named for a town in Valencia, Spain, by the Winona and Southwestern Railway when it came in 1889; it was platted in August 1901 by E. C. Burns, proprietor of the land. Early postal service was provided by Frederich Gensmer in 1864 and by Ely Turner, 1866-68, and the official post office began as Norton, 1886-91, with William Simon as postmaster; it was changed to Altura in 1891 and located in the general store of postmaster Herman Hilke.

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Government:
Altura City Hall
25 Main Street
PO Box 36
Altura
, MN 55910
Phone:
(507) 796-5461
Fax: (507) 796-9192
Web: www.cityofaltura.org

Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Friday  7:00 am - 3:30 pm

City Council Meetings:
2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm


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City Hall, Altura, Minnesota
Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2026 John Mask
211 2nd Avenue SE
Altura, MN 55910
  (903) 815-0610
Clerk appointed Sandra Pasche
25 Main Street - PO Box 36
Altura
, MN 55910
Email (507) 796-5461
Council Member 12/31/2026 Kathie Jo Burns
139 Grandview Drive
Altura, MN 55910
  (507) 796-9118
Council Member 12/31/2026 Brad Brouwer
207 2nd Avenue NW
Altura, MN 55910
  (507) 796-6177
Council Member 12/31/2024 Paige Ellinghuysen
92 Chapel Drive
Altura, MN 55910
  (507) 216-1432
Council Member 12/31/2024 Mark Swenson
63 3rd Street NW
Altura, MN 55910
  (507) 796-5328

Post Office:
US Post Office
17 S Main Street
Altura, MN
55910-9628
Phone: (507) 796-6896
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       7:30 am - 12:00 pm
                        12:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Saturday           8:00 am - 9:30 am

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US Post Office, Altura, Minnesota

Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Xcel Energy (612) 330-5500
Natural Gas Minnesota Energy Resources (800) 889-9508
Wastewater City of Altura (507) 796-5461
Water City of Altura (507) 796-5461
Telephone CenturyLink Communications (800) 603-6000
Cable TV Spectrum (844) 651-7921
Trash J&J Rubbish Service (507) 452-4597

Broadband Internet Providers:
Provider Technology Max DL Speed Max UL Speed Installations
Charter Spectrum Cable 1000 mbps 35 mbps 137
Charter Spectrum Fiber 1000 mbps 35 mbps 1
Hiawatha Broadband Fiber 1000 mbps 1000 mbps 184
CenturyLink DSL 80 mbps 10 mbps 144
Hiawatha Broadband Fixed Wireless 100 mbps 20 mbps 202
LTD Broadband Fixed Wireless 35 mbps 35 mbps 89
Verizon Wireless Fixed Wireless 50 mbps 4mbps 173
AT&T Mobility Mobile - 5G-NR n/a n/a n/a
T-Mobile Mobile - 5G-NR n/a n/a n/a
Verizon Wireless Mobile - 4G LTE n/a n/a n/a
HughesNet Satellite n/a n/a n/a
Starlink Satellite n/a n/a n/a
Viasat, Inc. Satellite n/a n/a n/a
Data from Minnesota Office of Broadband Development 10/31/2023

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees

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Weather:

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Map:

Minnesota State Highway Map of the Altura Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Altura Minnesota area


Events:

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Attractions:
Altura Memorial Park
19041 State Highway 74
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-5461
Web: www.cityofaltura.org

Multiple monuments honoring area veterans and the different branches of the military. There is also a historical monument describing the history of Altura.

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Altura Memorial Park, Altura, Minnesota
Elba Fire Tower
State Highway 74
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 312-2300
Web:  www.dnr.state.mn.us

Built in 1933, the Elba fire tower was used regularly in the early years to detect fires. Today, the tower is used for recreation and education. Open daylight hours April through October, it is located two miles from the park in the town of Elba. It is a hike to get to the base of the tower—there are approximately 500 uneven steps—which might be a challenge for some!

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Elba Fire Tower, Elba, Minnesota
 
Recreation:
Carley State Park
50366 Wabasha County Road 4
Plainview, MN 55964
Phone: (507) 312-2300
Web: www.dnr.state.mn.us

Beauty and quiet, that is the essence of Carley State Park. In the spring, delicate bluebells (Mertensia virginica), and other wildflowers carpet the valley with a profusion of color. Hike along the trail that follows the Whitewater River and take in the grand old white pines. Listen for the sweet song of orioles, song sparrows, house wrens, and indigo buntings. Enjoy the picnic area, play on the swings or practice softball. Try your hand at horseshoes or sit back and see a red-tailed hawk ride thermals in the sky. The north branch of the Whitewater River is a designated trout stream and provides habitat for brown trout. Rustic campsites are located near the picnic area.

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Carley State Park, Plainview, Minnesota
Centennial Park
63 3rd Street NW
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: not available
Web:  not available

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Centennial Park, Altura, Minnesota
Southeast Minnesota Trail
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 450-7190
Web: www.dnr.state.mn.us


This 13-mile trail connects the southeastern Minnesota communities of Stockton and Altura. The trail winds through a variety of terrain, ranging from rolling farmland to deep, forested ravines and valleys. Portions travel through private property. Please watch for cattle along the way. This trail is provided by Winona County and maintained by the Southeast Minnesota ATV Club.

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Southeast Minnesota Trail
Whitewater State Park
19041 State Highway 74
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 312-2300
Web: www.dnr.state.mn.us

Picturesque limestone bluffs and deep ravines make Whitewater a very popular southeastern state park. The 2,700 acre park is an angler's paradise with brown, brook, and rainbow trout swimming in the spring-fed Whitewater River and Trout Run Creek. Visitors enjoy a sandy swimming beach, a year-round visitor center, easy-to-challenging hiking trails, camping, a group camp, and a modern group center. Come in the winter to enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and stay at the group center in rustic, winterized cabins. All through the year, discover the natural and human history of the area at one of the many interpretive programs, visitor center exhibits or self-guided trails.

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Whitewater State Park, Altura Minnesota

Lakes:
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Health Care:

none - see Rochester and Winona


Schools:
Lewiston Altura Public Schools
Independent School District # 857

100 County Road 25
Lewiston, MN 55952
Phone: (507) 523-2191
Fax: (507) 523-3460
Web: www.lewalt.k12.mn.us

Grades:  K-12
Students:  723

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Lewiston Altura Public Schools, Lewiston, Minnesota
Lewiston Altura High School
100 County Road 25
Lewiston, MN 55952
Phone: (507) 523-2191
Fax: (507) 523-3460
Web: www.lewalt.k12.mn.us

Grades:  7-12
Students:  401

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Lewiston Altura Intermediate School
325 1st Avenue SE
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-2010
Fax: (507) 796-5127
Web: www.lewalt.k12.mn.us

Grades:  5-6
Students:  107

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Lewiston Altura Intermediate School, Altura, Minnesota
Lewiston Altura Elementary School
115 Fremont Street S
Lewiston, MN 55952.
Phone: (507) 523-2194
Fax: (507) 523-2609
Web: www.lewalt.k12.mn.us

Grades:  PK-4
Students:  215

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Churches:
Jehovah Lutheran Church
25 1st Avenue SE
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 523-2280
Web: www.lewistonlutherans.org

Pastor:  Aaron Schrimpf
Sunday Worship:  9:00 am

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Jehovah Lutheran Church - Altura, Minnesota
Our Savior Moravian Church
37 Chapel Drive NW
PO Box 161
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-5612
Web: www.oursaviorsmoravian.org

Pastor:  Rev. David W. Sobek
Sunday Worship:  10:00 am

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Our Savior Moravian Church, Altura Minnesota

Media:

none - see Rochester and Winona


Motels:

none - see Rochester and Winona


Resorts:

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Campgrounds:
Lazy D Campground
18748 County Road 39
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 932-3098
Web: www.lazydcampground.com

Located in the scenic Whitewater Valley with trout stream going through campground. NO MOSQUITOES! 117 campsites, 1 sleeper cabin and 1 swiss-chalet. Call for info on cabins. Activities include 30x50 heated pool, wagon rides, crafts for kids, fishing, tubing, canoeing, horse-back riding, pedal carts and hiking trails nearby.

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Lazy D Campground, Altura Minnesota
Whitewater State Park
19041 State Highway 74
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 312-2300
Web: www.dnr.state.mn.us

The noticeable lack of mosquitoes makes this a great park for camping. Sites are located in a variety of landscape areas from open and grassy to wooded and secluded. 110 drive-in sites, and 13 pull through sites, all with 20-30-50 amp electric.Restrooms and shower buildings.

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Whitewater State Park, Altura Minnesota

Businesses:
Altura Hardware
169 1st Avenue SW
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6391
Web:  not available

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Altura Plumbing and Heating
262 2nd Avenue SW
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 459-4810
Web: www.alturaplumbingandheating.com

Altura Plumbing and Heating provides new construction and maintenance service calls for the surrounding area. Residential, Commercial or Agriculture we have the experience necessary to get the job done right.

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Altura Plumbing and Heating, Altura, Minnesota
Beavers Brew Pub
10 N Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-2233
Web:  not available

Sweet little hidden gem located in Altura, MN This place has great food, upbeat staff to give you friendly service. Its atmosphere is laid back brewery style to play games with your friends and family! Don't forget to watch for events taking place.

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Big Dan's Trucking and Pet Food
18457 Bethany Drive
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 523-2297
Web: www.bigdanstrucking.com

We wanted to let you know that we offer the best raw dog food in Altura, MN - you get special one-on-one attention. Our customers are really important to us, and our friendly staff makes certain you are 100% satisfied. All of the beef products we offer are from Southeastern Minnesota down cows. Big Dan's Trucking, Inc. is a very small family-owned and operated business right here in Bethany, MN.

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Big Dan's Trucking and Pet Food, Altura, Minnesota
Dittrich Trucking
56480 175th Avenue
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 534-6692
Web:  not available

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Domke Excavating Inc.
18341 County Road 20
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 523-3600
Web:  not available

Family owned business since 1973 providing dozer work, grading, excavating, ponds & waterways

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Domke Excavating Inc., Altura, Minnesota
Inspire Tech
107 1st Avenue SE
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 242-1261
Web:  www.inspiretech.biz

We offer various services to help you with your technology needs! Let us work to understand the problems your having and come up with solutions that meet your needs.

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Inspire Tech, Altura, Minnesota
Kalmes Implement Company
200 S Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6741
Web: www.kalmesimplement.com

Kalmes Implement carries a wide variety of inventory such as new and used agriculture and construction equipment, attachments and parts. Kalmes Implement Co. is located in Southeastern Minnesota and has been in business since 1919. We are a 4th generation family owned agricultural dealership with everything necessary to service your farm equipment needs. Kalmes Implement represents a diversified mix of agricultural products. Kalmes Implement is a dealer for Case IH and GEA Houle, along with several shortline companies that meet specialized customer demands and needs.

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Kalmes Implement Company, Altura, Minnesota 
Lazy D Campground
18748 County Road 39
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 932-3098
Web: www.lazydcampground.com

Located in the scenic Whitewater Valley with trout stream going through campground. NO MOSQUITOES! 117 campsites, 1 sleeper cabin and 1 swiss-chalet. Call for info on cabins. Activities include 30x50 heated pool, wagon rides, crafts for kids, fishing, tubing, canoeing, horse-back riding, pedal carts and hiking trails nearby.

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Lazy D Campground, Altura Minnesota
Meisch Brothers Garage
18700 County Road 28
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 689-2600
Web:  not available

Meisch Brothers Garage LLC offers quality, professional, and affordable auto repair and rebuilding services in the Altura, MN area. We have been in business since 1938. We maintain a high quality standard to serve you excellently. Our friendly staff will be glad to attend to your needs. We guarantee customer satisfaction

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Meisch Brothers Garage, Altura Minnesota
Neumann Oil Company
25 N Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6561
Web:  not available

Delivering gasoline, fuel oil, and diesel fuel for all commercial, agricultural, and residential accounts. We also carry a full line of Mobil motor oils and grease. At the shop we have 2 full time mechanics who can help with brakes, tires, or just a basic oil change. Give us a call today for all your fueling needs.

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Neumann Oil Company, Altura, Minnesota
Peoples State Bank
411 N Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6761
Web: www.peoplesstatebank.com

Altura State Bank has been serving the local community since 1910 with a full array of banking services. We focus on establishing customer relationships on a first name basis. We feel that by knowing our customers we are better able to serve your banking needs. Please contact us to discuss which banking services we could provide in order to provide you with a quality banking relationship.

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Pony Motors
13 Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 313-0084
Web:  www.ponymotorsllc.com

Professional Motorcycle Repair and Small Engine Repairs. For the best in small engine repair, trust the Pony Motors, LLC Small Engine Repair Services. We service, repair and carry parts for a wide variety of brands, motors and engines. Our Service area includes: Altura, Winona, St. Charles, Lewiston, Goodview, Rochester, MN.

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Pony Motors, Altura, Minnesota
Pooter's Sports Bar
14 S Main Street
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6000
Web:  not available

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Pork & Plants
16378 County Road
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 689-2678
Web: www.porkandplants.com

Family owned and operated from the scenic Whitewater Bluff Country of Southeastern Minnesota, we are here to serve you. From our seasonal greenhouse to our heritage meats, we are here to nourish your families body and spirit. ​ Wither you are struggling with feeding your family healthy food or care about the environment. Growing plants for pollinators, creating your own secret garden, or growing a huge vegetables garden or just gardening on your deck we have it all for you! ​ We are the family farm that you can feel good about supporting!

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Pork & Plants, Altura, Minnesota
S&S Heating and Cooling
169 1st Avenue SW
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 796-6391
Web: www.ssheatingplumbing.com

For high quality heating, cooling, and plumbing repairs, turn to S&S Heating and Cooling. Our experienced work across southeast Minnesota in residential, commercial, and agricultural settings has earned us a trusted reputation for all home and business owners. With our emergency services available 24/7, regular semi-annual HVAC maintenance plans, top notch repairs, and honest customer service, your home and business is always in good hands.

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S&S Heating and Cooling, Altura, Minnesota
Schaeffer Lettering, Inc.
17080 Monahan Drive
Altura, MN 55910
Phone: (507) 456-9477
Web:  www.schaeferlettering.com

At Schaefer Lettering we offer a variety of stone engraving products and services. Whether you are looking for a simple welcome stone to place in your garden or a beautifully engraved memorial stone for your pet, we offer a unique customized design. You will see quality workmanship in all our products. From our monument lettering and fundraising pavers to our customized welcome stones and pet memorials, we offer hand crafted excellence.

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Schaeffer Lettering, Altura, Minnesota

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