Alpine, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Bonneville County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
978 Population 968/sq mi density
$100,625 Median Income $46,399 per capita
$511,000 Home Value $704,012 Zillow
$1,213 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$100,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$511,000 home value, $1,213/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Alpine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 78.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation5,730 ft (1,747 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density968/sq mi
Coordinates43.1604°N, 111.0148°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBonneville County County
Nearest AirportJackson Hole (JAC)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 78.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.09"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience92.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,370 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Jul 28, 2025.

Feb 3, 1994 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M5.8 44 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 67 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 41 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 74 km
Jan 7, 2004 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M5.0 69 km
Aug 5, 2010 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.8 70 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 44 km
Aug 27, 2016 4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.8 54 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 70 km
Feb 4, 1994 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.7 50 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 72 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 77 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 69 km
Dec 28, 1993 38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.7 80 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 74 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 56 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 70 km
Feb 3, 1994 13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 49 km
Feb 10, 1994 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 42 km
Nov 10, 1992 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho M4.4 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

34 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 21, 1987 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 12, 2022 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 4, 2016 EF1 63 km 0
Feb 14, 2000 EF1 92 km 0
Feb 14, 2000 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 4, 1991 EF1 81 km 0
Apr 17, 1988 EF1 81 km 0
May 15, 1984 EF1 93 km 0
Apr 21, 1981 EF1 96 km 0
Jul 24, 1980 EF1 49 km 0
Jul 8, 1980 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 30, 1975 EF1 78 km 0
Mar 13, 1959 EF1 92 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF0 81 km 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 64 km 0
Apr 26, 2019 EF0 100 km 0
Nov 17, 2017 EF0 80 km 0
Jul 31, 2016 EF0 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 122 km
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 144 km
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FONTENELLE (58,125 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FONTENELLE 58,125 81 km
2018 ROOSEVELT 55,330 52 km
2016 HENRYS CREEK 52,988 69 km
2016 CLIFF CREEK 36,131 53 km
1992 SAGEHEN 26,663 87 km
2006 PURDY 18,653 90 km
2012 RIDGE TOP 17,793 92 km
2008 NEW FORK 14,481 94 km
2011 RED ROCK COMPLEX 10,046 69 km
1998 BUCKSKIN 10,032 100 km
2016 LONE PINE 9,009 94 km
2005 SAWMILL 8,694 94 km
2007 HORSE CREEK 8,149 54 km
1988 TRAIL CREEK 7,965 18 km
2000 BLIND TRAIL 7,758 31 km
1991 DRY COTTONWOOD 6,996 81 km
2007 BLACK HAWK 6,407 77 km
2018 MARTEN CREEK 6,383 58 km
1991 GARDEN PK 5,649 85 km
2010 BULL 5,496 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 2.5 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.3 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (16°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 2.1 in

Alpine has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 17°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.1").

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