Alpine, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Rio Grande County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
99
Population
94/sq mi density
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Alpine, CO
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
21% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
25% below
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
How Alpine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alpine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alpine a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
26.7% of adults in Alpine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alpine has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population99
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$23,167
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$580M
Avg Weekly Wage$943
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$431,040
Housing Units323
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death14,091/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain17.4 in/yr
Elevation8,237 ft
Education
BBachelor's+26.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+18.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Alpine was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.