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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.
Mayor:
Tom Pollard
Council:
Steven Gilman
Dave Richards
Paul Moxley
Cliff Curry
City Hall:
P.O. Box 8016
Alta, UT 84092
Phone:801 742-3522
Fax:801 742-1006
Hours: M-F 8 am - 5 pm except holidays
Website:
At a glance:
| Incorporated: |
1970 |
| Households: |
67 |
| Home Owner: |
61.2% |
| Median age: |
28.70 |
| Population: |
370 |
| Avg household size: |
2.12 |
| Renter: |
38.8% |
| Land area: |
4 sq mls |
Ethnic Diversity:
| White: |
94.9% |
| Indian & Alaskan Native: |
0.8% |
| Hawaiian & Pacific Islands: |
0.0% |
| Other: |
1.4% |
| Black: |
1.1% |
| Asian: |
0.5% |
| Hispanic: |
4.3% |
City's Population Rank:
State of Utah: #188
Salt Lake County: #18
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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