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Alma, CO

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Population
312
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
10,358 ft
Median Home Value
$423,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$2,155/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Alma

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.

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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.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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