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Alpine

A town of 1,222 people in Wyoming
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Outdoors in Alpine

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Conserved land8.8%58 of 661 acres
Trails1.1 mi1.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves047 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Alpine

Town in Wyoming, United States
1,220Population
0.7 sq miArea
5,633 ftElevation

Alpine is a town in the northwest corner of Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States; adjacent to the Idaho border, the northwest end of the Alpine Airport's single runway extends into Idaho. The population was 1,220 at the 2020 census. It was incorporated in 1988.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code83128
Area code307
Living in Alpine

Housing in Alpine

$704K▼ 1.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Alpine home is worth about $704,000, down 1.6% in a year, 89% above the Wyoming typical home.

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Work & commute in Alpine

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Most working residents leave Alpine for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Jackson (27%), Afton (13%) and Thayne (7%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Jackson
27%
Afton
13%
Thayne
7%
Star Valley Ranch
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Alpine →

Health in Alpine

A−

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 79% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wyoming

11better than WY·1worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

St. Johns Medical CenterJackson · 24.9 mi · ER
Grand Peaks Medical, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy-Idaho FallsIdaho Falls · 52.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Alpine · CMS · HRSAHealth in Alpine →

Natural hazards in Alpine

41
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🏔️ Avalanches🌊 Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Alpine →

Climate in Alpine

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Alpine has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 9°.

30° / 10°Winter
53° / 27°Spring
79° / 44°Summer
57° / 28°Fall
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Alpine’s library

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Alpine Branch Library243 River Circle · part of Lincoln County Library System
Fine-freeE-books48 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Alpine Branch Library →
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Wikimedia Commons · Map: The original uploader was Seth Ilys at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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