Alta
Alta is a small mountain community nestled at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon in the far eastern part of Salt Lake County. A wide variety of terrain and spectacular alpine scenery combine to create a unique setting for diverse outdoor experiences. In the winter the town is a world-renowned ski area with an average snowfall of over 500 inches of light, dry snow located 30 minutes from the Salt Lake International Airport. In the summer it is a beautiful alpine environment frequented by hikers, mountain bikers, and sightseers.
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Mayor: |
Tom Pollard |
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City Hall: |
P.O. Box 8016
Alta, Utah 84092-8016 |
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Phone: |
801 363-5105 from SLC
or 742-3522 |
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Fax: |
801 742-1006 |
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Hours: |
Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm (closed holidays) |
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Website: |
www.townofalta.com |
Alta At a Glance |
| Incorporated - |
1970 |
| Population - |
370 |
| Households - |
67 |
| Avg Household Size - |
2.12 |
| Home Owner - |
61.2% |
| Renter - |
38.8% |
| Median Age - |
28.7 |
| Elevation - |
4,525 ft |
| Land Area - |
4 sq mi |
| Ethnic Diversity |
| White - |
94.9% |
| Hispanic - |
4.3% |
| Black - |
1.1% |
| Asian - |
0.5% |
| Indian and Alaskan Native - |
0.8% |
| Hawaiian and Pacific Islands - |
0.0% |
| Other - |
1.4% |
| City Population Rank |
| State of Utah - |
#188 |
| Salt Lake County - |
#16 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau | 
