Alma, CO

Sitting at nearly 10,600 feet above sea level, Alma holds the title of the highest incorporated town in North America. Tucked along Highway 9 beneath Mount Bross and the Mosquito Range, this quiet community of roughly 300 residents offers a laid-back, high-altitude lifestyle. Daily essentials, schools, and county services are just a quick drive south in neighboring Fairplay, keeping the two South Park communities closely connected.

Alma got its start during the 1870s gold rush, and that rugged heritage still shapes its compact downtown. Today, landmarks like the historic town hall and the Stone Church anchor a community popular with outdoor lovers and mountain commuters heading over Hoosier Pass into Summit County. Living here means embracing long snowy winters, endless trail access, and a close-knit neighborhood feel right at the roof of the Rockies.