Alpine, WY

Alpine, Wyoming

Alpine, Wyoming, in Lincoln county, is 54 miles E of Idaho Falls, Idaho (center to center) and 393 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The town has a population of 550.

The People and Families of Alpine

In Alpine, about 64% of adults are married. Alpine is considered a town for married couples and families.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alpine had a median family income of $47,813. Alpine finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Alpine ($4,400). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Alpine Housing

About 73% of housing units in Alpine are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Alpine tends to be newer construction. People in the town pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Alpine, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Alpine are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Alpine strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wyoming):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Alpine, WY

Comparing Alpine to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Alpine Almanac

Alpine Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Alpine Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Alpine Colleges

(List of All Wyoming Colleges)

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