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Teton County

Population in July 2007: 435.
Males: 242  (55.8%)
Females: 193  (44.3%)

Median resident age:  40.8 years
Wyoming median age:  36.2 years

Zip codes: 83013.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $78,814 (it was $56,750 in 2000)
Alta:  $78,814
Wyoming:  $51,731

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $59,071
Alta:  $59,071
Wyoming:  $27,687

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $740,872 (it was $376,100 in 2000)
Alta:  $740,872
Wyoming:  $172,300

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $723,812; Detached houses: $727,896; Mobile homes: $32,500
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Races in Alta:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Alta: 113.1 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (29.8%), Danish (20.5%), German (17.8%), Italian (11.3%), Scottish (10.5%), French (9.0%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6440 feet

Land area: 130.0 square miles.

Population density: 3.3 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Alta

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 56.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 19.6%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alta CDP

  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 72.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.6%
  • Divorced: 4.6%

17 residents are foreign born (2.3% North America, 2.0% Europe).

This place:  4.3%
Wyoming:  2.3%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this place in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Alta:  0.4% ($1,490)
Wyoming:  0.7% ($627)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Idaho Falls, ID (54.8 miles , pop. 50,730).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (409.9 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (710.1 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Driggs, ID (2.4 miles ), Tetonia, ID (2.9 miles ), Victor, ID (3.5 miles ), Teton Village, WY (3.9 miles) , Moose Wilson Road, WY (4.2 miles ), Wilson, WY (4.5 miles ), Jackson, WY (4.8 miles ), Drummond, ID (4.9 miles) .

Latitude: 43.76 N, Longitude: 111.00 W

Area code: 307

Alta household income distribution Alta home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (24%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (16%)
  • Public administration (15%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)
  • Publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Food and beverage stores (24%)
  • Educational services (20%)
  • Accommodation and food services (20%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (9%)
  • Publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (8%)
  • Personal and laundry services (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (10%)
  • Business operations specialists (10%)
  • Carpenters (9%)
  • Transportation, tourism, and lodging attendants (6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (20%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (18%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Cashiers (10%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9%)
  • Personal appearance workers (8%)
  • Life and physical scientists (7%)



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Alta-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wyoming state average. It is 481% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 58.4 miles away from Alta center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 64.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/3/1994 at 09:05:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.8 ML, Depth: 4.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 68.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/21/2001 at 17:18:56, a magnitude 5.4 (5.4 MB, 4.9 MS, 5.3 MW, Depth: 0.5 mi) earthquake occurred 61.0 miles away from Alta center
On 2/11/1994 at 14:59:50, a magnitude 5.3 (4.8 MB, 5.1 ML, 5.3 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 68.9 miles away from the city center
On 2/4/1994 at 02:42:12, a magnitude 5.2 (4.7 MB, 5.2 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 72.7 miles away from Alta center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Alta:
  • TETON VALLEY HOSPITAL AND SURGICENTER (about 7 miles; DRIGGS, ID)
  • ST JOHNS HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; JACKSON, WY)
  • EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MED CENTER (about 29 miles; IDAHO FALLS, ID)

Political contributions by individuals in Alta, WY

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alta:
  • RICKS COLLEGE (about 35 miles; REXBURG, ID; Full-time enrollment: 8,670)
  • IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 102 miles; POCATELLO, ID; FT enrollment: 10,057)
  • MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BOZEMAN (about 130 miles; BOZEMAN, MT; FT enrollment: 10,380)
  • UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY (about 154 miles; LOGAN, UT; FT enrollment: 16,384)
  • WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY (about 184 miles; OGDEN, UT; FT enrollment: 12,112)
  • MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS (about 186 miles; BILLINGS, MT; FT enrollment: 3,105)
  • COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN IDAHO (about 205 miles; TWIN FALLS, ID; FT enrollment: 3,433)

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Notable locations in Alta: Darby Girls Camp (A), Devils Stairs (B), Grand Targhee Resort (C), Treasure Mountain Camp (D), Teton Campground (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Granite Basin Lakes (A), Basin Lakes (B), Treasure Lake (C), Green Lake (D), Sunset Lake (E), South Leigh Lakes (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Andy Stone Creek (A), Deadwood Creek (B), Beaver Creek (C), Bustle Creek (D), Kiln Creek (E), Miles Creek (F), Mill Creek (G), North Fork Darby Creek (H), North Fork Teton Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Rendezvous Back Country Tours (Tours & Charters; 1110 Alta North Rd) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotel: Grand Targhee Resort-Sioux Lodge (3300 East Ski Hill Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Alta and their reported violations in the past:

GRAND TARGHEE RESORT (Population served: 500, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Average household size:
This place:  2.8 people
Wyoming:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  73.8%
Whole state:  67.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  2.1%
Whole state:  5.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  16.8%
Whole state:  11.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.5%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Alta, WY



Alta compared to Wyoming state average:
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.


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Alta travel time to work


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2004 Presidential Election results in Teton County Wyoming:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (56%)
  • Electricity (19%)
  • Wood (18%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (7%)


Religion statistics for Alta

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsEpiscopal ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)American Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents39.8%26.6%10.7%6.7%5.3%
Congregations13.3%13.3%6.7%6.7%6.7%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaSouthern Baptist ConventionLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchOther religions
Adherents4.2%2.2%1.9%1.3%1.2%
Congregations6.7%13.3%6.7%6.7%20.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


12.96% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($91,642 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  12.96%
Wyoming average:  9.04%

0.33% of residents moved from foreign countries ($239 average AGI)
Teton County:  0.33%
Wyoming average:  0.15%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Teton County, ID  0.50% ($131,093 average AGI)
from Lincoln County, WY  0.31% ($32,222)
from Maricopa County, AZ  0.22% ($734,474)


12.21% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($47,969 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  12.21%
Wyoming average:  8.50%

0.14% of residents moved to foreign countries ($717 average AGI)
Teton County:  0.14%
Wyoming average:  0.10%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Teton County, ID  1.05% ($51,789 average AGI)
to Lincoln County, WY  0.93% ($53,638)
to Salt Lake County, UT  0.30% ($31,231)


Strongest AM radio stations in Alta:
  • KID (590 AM; 5 kW; IDAHO FALLS, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KZNR (690 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KUPI (980 AM; 5 kW; AMMON, ID; Owner: RAY GROTH OIL COMPANY, INC.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KZNI (1260 AM; 5 kW; IDAHO FALLS, ID)
  • KSGT (1340 AM; 1 kW; JACKSON, WY; Owner: CHAPARRAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KBLI (1620 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KBRV (790 AM; 5 kW; SODA SPRINGS, ID; Owner: CARIBOU BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KRSV (1210 AM; 5 kW; AFTON, WY; Owner: WESTERN WYOMING RADIO, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alta:
  • KCHQ (102.1 FM; DRIGGS, ID; Owner: TED W. AUSTIN, JR.)
  • K209BO (89.7 FM; TETONIA, ID; Owner: FAITH COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KUWJ (90.3 FM; JACKSON, WY; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING)
  • KJAX (93.3 FM; JACKSON, WY; Owner: CATHEDRAL COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • KMTN (96.9 FM; JACKSON, WY; Owner: CHAPARRAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZJH (95.3 FM; JACKSON, WY; Owner: CHAPARRAL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K275AB (102.9 FM; FREEDOM, WY; Owner: LOWER STAR VALLEY TV ASSOCIATION)
  • KBJX (107.9 FM; SHELLEY, ID; Owner: PACIFIC EMPIRE COMMUNICATIONS CORP)
  • K217ED (91.3 FM; DRIGGS, ID; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING)

TV broadcast stations around Alta:
  • K13QE (Channel 13; DRIGGS, ETC., ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IEPBS))
  • K59BV (Channel 59; LAVA HOT SPRINGS, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IEPBS))
  • K02KD (Channel 2; DRIGGS, ETC., ID; Owner: BOOTH CREEK SKI HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • K05GU (Channel 5; DRIGGS, ETC., ID; Owner: BOOTH CREEK SKI HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • K07QC (Channel 7; DRIGGS, ID; Owner: BOOTH CREEK SKI HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • K09UZ (Channel 9; DRIGGS, ID; Owner: OREGON TRAIL BROADCASTING COMPANY)


FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • Grand Targhee, Ski Hill Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WQGC797
    Assigned Frequencies : 11628.1 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/12/2006, Expiration Date: 12/12/2016, Certifier: Michael P Goggin
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:
  • ALTA, Lat: 43.785111 Lon: -111.041000, Call Sign: WQGW840
    Assigned Frequencies : 956.393 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/09/2007, Expiration Date: 05/09/2017, Certifier: G.L. Simmons
    Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin Ave, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1
  • ALTA AIRCRAFT INC, 130 Yellow Rose Dr, Alta, WY 83414
    Certificate: 04-0676 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 04/03/2004, Expiration Date: 04/02/2005

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 170A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C145 SERIES (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 170TC , Serial Number: 19183, Year manufactured: 1949, Airworthiness Date: 12/16/2002
    Registrant (Individual): Robert Gammelin, 170 W Rigby Rd, Alta, WY 83414
  • Aircraft: BEECH 58P (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 123 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 61287 , Serial Number: TJ-392, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 11/09/1981
    Registrant (Corporation): Alta Air Inc, 445 Altamont, Alta, WY 83414
  • Aircraft: ARCHER DAVID RV8 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-360-A1D (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 672RV , Serial Number: 80672, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 03/24/2000
    Registrant (Individual): Ken K Koster, 4080 Leigh Ln, Alta, WY 83414
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8GZ , Serial Number: 18-8209017, Year manufactured: 1982, Airworthiness Date: 09/24/1982
    Registrant (Individual): Roger T Shea, 75 Talbe Rock East Rd, Alta, WY 83422


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1

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