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Alta, UT
Town in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Population
284
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
63
ZIP codes
0
Alta and its ZIP codes
Alta at a glance
- Alta is 53% denser than Utah as a whole.
Local data for Alta, UT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Salt Lake County. PPP loans are for Alta.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,225
808,479 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,434
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.9B
FY 2026, $7,470 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alta, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
584
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
813
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
73° / 15°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alta, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.1%
U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts
Diabetes
7.2%
U.S. 12.1% -4.9 pts
Smoking
8.1%
U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Alta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrightonTown | 2.7 mi | 15.8 |
| Park CityCity | 8 mi | 22.3 |
| InterlakenTown | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| GraniteCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1 |
| MidwayCity | 8.9 mi | 6.2 |
| SnydervilleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 10.9 |
| Cottonwood HeightsCity | 10 mi | 9.2 |
| Summit ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 13.5 |
| SandyCity | 11 mi | 24.3 |
| AlpineCity | 11 mi | 7.9 |
| CharlestonTown | 11 mi | 3 |
| HolladayCity | 12 mi | 8.5 |
| HideoutTown | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| Silver SummitCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11.2 |
| White CityMetro Township | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| HeberCity | 13 mi | 24.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alta, UT in?
- Alta is in Salt Lake County, Utah.
- What is the population of Alta, UT?
- About 284 people live in Alta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alta?
- Nearby places include Brighton (2.7 mi), Park City (8 mi), Interlaken (8.1 mi), Granite (8.5 mi), Midway (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023