Moving to Alta, Wyoming
The current estimated population of Alta is 400, with 51% male and 49% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting its rural setting and proximity to outdoor recreational activities.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1885
- County: Teton County
- Land area: 7.5 square miles
- Population density: 53 people per square mile
- Area code: 307
- Zip code: 83414
Geography and Location
Alta is located in northwestern Wyoming, in Teton County, near the Idaho border. The town is nestled in the Teton Valley and is close to Grand Targhee Resort, making it a popular destination for skiing and outdoor recreation. Alta is surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes and is located within a short drive of Grand Teton National Park. The town experiences a semi-arid climate, with cold winters and mild summers.
Demographics
Median resident age: 40.8 years
Median household income: $56,750
Median house value: $325,000
Population by Race
Races in Alta:
- White Non-Hispanic (99.0%)
Ancestries: English (29.8%), Danish (20.5%), German (17.8%), Italian (11.3%), Scottish (10.5%), French (9.0%).
Elevation: 6440 feet
Land area: 130.0 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Alta
- High school or higher: 100.0%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 56.3%
- Graduate or professional degree: 19.6%
- Unemployed: 0.0%
- Mean travel time to work: 25.9 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Alta CDP
- Never married: 19.9%
- Now married: 72.9%
- Separated: 0.0%
- Widowed: 2.6%
- Divorced: 4.6%
4.3% Foreign born (2.3% North America, 2.0% Europe).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Alta:
- TETON VALLEY HOSPITAL AND SURGICENTER (about 9 miles; DRIGGS, ID)
- ST JOHNS HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; JACKSON, WY)
- EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MED CENTER (about 33 miles; IDAHO FALLS, ID)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alta:
- JACKSON HOLE (about 22 miles; JACKSON, WY; Abbreviation: JAC)
- YELLOWSTONE (about 64 miles; WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT; Abbreviation: WYS)
- IDAHO FALLS RGNL (about 76 miles; IDAHO FALLS, ID; Abbreviation: IDA)
Other public-use airports nearest to Alta:
- DRIGGS-REED MEML (about 6 miles; DRIGGS, ID; Abbreviation: U59)
- ALPINE (about 40 miles; ALPINE, WY; Abbreviation: 46U)
- STANFORD FIELD (about 49 miles; ST ANTHONY, ID; Abbreviation: U12)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alta:
- RICKS COLLEGE (about 48 miles; REXBURG, ID; Full-time enrollment: 8,670)
- IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 119 miles; POCATELLO, ID; Full-time enrollment: 10,057)
- MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BOZEMAN (about 129 miles; BOZEMAN, MT; Full-time enrollment: 10,380)
- UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY (about 159 miles; LOGAN, UT; Full-time enrollment: 16,384)
- WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY (about 188 miles; OGDEN, UT; Full-time enrollment: 12,112)
- UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (about 214 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 19,866)
- MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS (about 221 miles; BILLINGS, MT; Full-time enrollment: 3,105)