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Alta, WY
Census-designated place in Teton County, Wyoming.
Population
469
Land area
8.3sq mi
People per sq mi
56
ZIP codes
0
Alta and its ZIP codes
Alta at a glance
- Alta is about 9.4 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
Local data for Alta, WY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Teton County. PPP loans are for Alta.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$82,490
23,921 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$532,903
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$176M
FY 2026, $7,539 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alta, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
744
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
341
3.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 12°F
25.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alta, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.3%
U.S. 33.3% -9.0 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Alta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Driggs, IDCity | 4.5 mi | 3.6 |
| Tetonia, IDCity | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Victor, IDCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| Teton VillageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.7 |
| Moose Wilson RoadCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.7 |
| WilsonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 23 |
| Drummond, IDCity | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| KellyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| JacksonTown | 24 mi | 3 |
| Swan Valley, IDCity | 26 mi | 11.6 |
| Rafter J RanchCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| South ParkCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 11.5 |
| Warm River, IDCity | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| Irwin, IDCity | 28 mi | 2.6 |
| Ashton, IDCity | 29 mi | 0.6 |
| Newdale, IDCity | 30 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alta, WY in?
- Alta is in Teton County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Alta, WY?
- About 469 people live in Alta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alta?
- Nearby places include Driggs, ID (4.5 mi), Tetonia, ID (7.1 mi), Victor, ID (12 mi), Teton Village (16 mi), Moose Wilson Road (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023