Altoona, Wisconsin

About Altoona

Altoona is a close-knit town in northwestern Wisconsin counting 9,302 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Altoona is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,803 residents per square mile.

📰 Altoona News Today

• School District of Altoona announces lower-than-anticipated tax impact following passage of referendum WEAU · Aug 18
• Janice Lynn Tollefson Obituary (2026 - 2026) - Altoona, WI - Leader Telegram Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Michael J Brunner Obituary | Thompson Funeral Home | Altoona, WI Tribute Archive · Aug 14
• Lacing up for a cause: Run with the Cops 5K draws dozens to Altoona WEAU · Aug 15
• 2526 Otter Tail Way, Altoona, WI 54720 Realtor.com · Aug 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Altoona Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Altoona — but the Wisconsin one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,302.
• Easy reach of Eau Claire (3 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Altoona

• Applebee's — american
• Bijou Bistro — european
• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
• Draganetti's Ristorante — italian
• Hot Pot & BBQ Sushi — asian
• Jade Garden — chinese
• Kahvi Coffee House + Cafe (café)
• Manny's Cocina — mexican
• Northern Taphouse
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Chaos Waterpark · Water park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Altoona

• Lowes Creek County Park reviews ★
• Altoona City Park reviews ★
• Centennial Park reviews ★
• Cinder City Park reviews ★
• Devney Park reviews ★
• Fairfax Park reviews ★
• Fairway Park reviews ★
• Highland Park reviews ★
• Hillcrest Mobile Dog Park reviews ★
• Hillcrest Mobile Park reviews ★
• Jellybean Hill reviews ★
• Library Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Altoona

• Altoona Elementary
• Altoona High
• Altoona Intermediate
• Altoona Middle

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Oakleaf Surgical Hospital

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Altoona

🏘️ Nearby Communities