Wyoming
Alta is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 656. Residents earn $166,667 per year, which is 122% above the national average.
Based on current data, Alta receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Alta stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Alta is $166,667, which is significantly higher than the national average — 122% above $75,149. This places Alta among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Alta is $1,063,500, making it a premium housing market at 277% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Alta is a highly educated community — 54.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Alta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches, including 113.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 91.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.4% |
| 37% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $166,667 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,479 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,027 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $95,870 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 887 |
| County GDP | $653M |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,158 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.39% |
| Commute Time | 38.1 min |
| Work from Home | 37.6% |
| Census Median | $1,063,500 |
| 277% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,923,080 |
| $/Sq Ft | $445 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Studio | $785 |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,044 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,399 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,719 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,158 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.39% |
| Obesity | 23.3% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.1% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.0% |
| Depression | 18.4% |
| Mental Distress | 13.4% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,837/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.0 inches |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 113.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,447 ft (1,965 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7736°N, 111.0313°W |
| County FIPS | 16081 |
Winner: Democrat by 6.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.9% |
| 63% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.13 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 38.1 min |
| Work from Home | 37.6% |