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Alton, UT
Town in Kane County, Utah.
Population
260
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
113
ZIP codes
0
Alton and its ZIP codes
Alton at a glance
- Alton is about 2.8 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kane County. PPP loans are for Alton.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,609
4,205 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,334
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$68.5M
FY 2026, $8,933 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alton, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
320
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
30
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
17.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alton, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Alton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlendaleTown | 7.9 mi | 7 |
| OrdervilleTown | 14 mi | 8.7 |
| HatchTown | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Brian HeadTown | 26 mi | 3.7 |
| Bryce Canyon CityTown | 26 mi | 3.4 |
| CannonvilleTown | 27 mi | 3.6 |
| KanabCity | 27 mi | 15.5 |
| PanguitchCity | 27 mi | 3.2 |
| TropicTown | 28 mi | 7.9 |
| HenrievilleTown | 30 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alton, UT in?
- Alton is in Kane County, Utah.
- What is the population of Alton, UT?
- About 260 people live in Alton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alton?
- Nearby places include Glendale (7.9 mi), Orderville (14 mi), Hatch (16 mi), Brian Head (26 mi), Bryce Canyon City (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023