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Alta, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Teton County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
656
Population
79/sq mi density
$166,667
Median Income
$63,479 per capita
$1,063,500
Home Value
$1,923,080 Zillow
41°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
477
Violent Crime/100K
2,123 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$166,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$1,063,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
477 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Alta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 113.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Teton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson Hole (JAC) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 79 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 118 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Alta has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 18°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (1.5").