AltonUT
A town of 120, settled in 1865.
Is Alton a good place to live?
No town among the 120 in Utah we compare has a higher average trip to work than Alton. Alton’s trail density is 2.1 miles per square mile, against 1.1 in Utah’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Alton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
120 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Alton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Alton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 13, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Alton.
Compared with most of Utah and the rest of the country, a typical July afternoon in Alton is cooler
At 84°F, Alton’s July high is below both Utah’s towns (92°F) and U.S. towns (85°F). Alton has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
High risk in Alton, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A larger share of adults in Alton have high blood pressure than in the typical Utah or U.S. town
37% of Alton adults have high blood pressure. Only 2 of the 119 Utah towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Alton. 25% of Alton adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Alton | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 11% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 28% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 8.4% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| What stands out | Alton | UT |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 75% | 65.6% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 68.9% | 63.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.7% | 4.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Alton’s typical home value is about $535K
The typical Alton home is worth about $535,000, up 3.3% in a year, close to the Utah typical home. 92% of households own their home in Alton.
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
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Everything we know about Alton
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Alton; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Alton residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Utah.
About Alton
Town in the state of Utah, United States
Alton is a town in northwest Kane County, Utah, United States. The population was 118 at the 2020 census, a decrease from the 2010 figure of 119.
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- Established
- 1907
- Area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 7,041 ft
- ZIP code
- 84710
- Area code
- 435
Questions about Alton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Alton, UT a good place to live?
Alton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.