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Alpine, CO
Census-designated place in Rio Grande County, Colorado.
Population
75
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
71
ZIP codes
0
Alpine and its ZIP codes
Alpine at a glance
- Alpine is 26% denser than Colorado as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rio Grande County. PPP loans are for Alpine.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,424
4,402 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,008
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.4M
FY 2026, $8,177 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alpine, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,040
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
95
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 7°F
9.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alpine, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.1%
U.S. 33.3% -9.2 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Alpine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GerrardCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 1.2 |
| South ForkTown | 3.8 mi | 2.5 |
| Del NorteTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| City of CreedeTown | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| Monte VistaCity | 25 mi | 2.6 |
| CenterTown | 26 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alpine, CO in?
- Alpine is in Rio Grande County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Alpine, CO?
- About 75 people live in Alpine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alpine?
- Nearby places include Gerrard (0.8 mi), South Fork (3.8 mi), Del Norte (13 mi), City of Creede (22 mi), Monte Vista (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023