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Alpine
Alpine is a city on the northeastern edge of Utah County, Utah, on the slopes of the Wasatch Range, with a population of 10,251 at the 2020 census.
Where is Alpine, and what is it like?
Alpine lies on the northeastern edge of Utah County, on the slopes of the Wasatch Range, north of Highland and American Fork. It is about 32 miles southeast of Salt Lake City and part of the Provo-Orem metropolitan area. The elevation is 5,049 feet (1,539 m), and the city covers about 7.95 square miles, all of it land. The west side of the city runs above the Wasatch Fault.
American Fork Canyon and Mount Timpanogos are nearby, and Utah State Route 74 runs through the city.
Alpine's 1991 to 2020 climate normals give an annual precipitation of 21.12 inches (536 mm) and annual snowfall of 74.4 inches (189 cm). The record high is 105°F (41°C), set in July and August. The record low is minus 20°F (minus 29°C), set in February and December.
How did Alpine begin?
William Wordsworth and several other homesteading families settled the area in the fall of 1850. Settlement under the original name was first made in 1851. That name was Mountainville.
The town was renamed Alpine because its elevated views were compared to the Swiss Alps. It was incorporated on January 19, 1855.
What mountain towers over Alpine?
Two main trails reach the summit of Mount Timpanogos, one from Aspen Grove and one from Timpooneke campground.
How has Alpine grown?
Alpine had 135 people in 1860 and 1,047 in 1970. The count was 3,492 in 1990 and 7,146 in 2000. The 2010 census counted 9,555, and the 2020 census counted 10,251, up 7.3 percent. The density was 1,319.7 people per square mile.
In 2020 the median age was 31.8. About 31.2 percent of residents were under 18 and 12.6 percent were 65 or older. There were 2,699 households, with 46.2 percent having children under 18, and 81.3 percent were married-couple households.
What is there to see and do in Alpine?
Moyle Park and the Moyle Historic Home are in the city, and the city office takes requests for tours of the home. Horsetail Falls, on the Dry Creek Trail, and American Fork Canyon are among the natural sites in the area. Tibble Fork Reservoir and Silver Lake Flat lie up the canyon on the Alpine Scenic Highway.
Mountain biking and hiking trails run along the foothills. City Hall stands at Main Street and Center Street.
What schools does Alpine have?
Three schools are part of the Alpine School District: Alpine Elementary and Westfield Elementary, both kindergarten to grade 6, and Timberline Middle School, grades 7 to 9. Mountainville Academy is a charter school for kindergarten to grade 9.
Montessori Canyon Academy, founded in 2014, offers private preschool.
Find a local business in Alpine
Alpine is covered by the North Utah County guide. Start with the businesses in Alpine itself, or look across the whole guide by what they do.
Businesses in AlpineQuestions about Alpine
- Where is Alpine, Utah?
- It is on the northeastern edge of Utah County, on the slopes of the Wasatch Range.
- How many people live in Alpine?
- The 2020 census counted 10,251 people, up 7.3 percent from 9,555 in 2010.
- What was Alpine originally called?
- It was originally called Mountainville, then renamed because its views were compared to the Swiss Alps.
- When was Alpine incorporated?
- It was incorporated on January 19, 1855.
- How much snow does Alpine get?
- Annual snowfall averages 74.4 inches (189 cm) in the 1991 to 2020 climate normals.
- Which mountain is near Alpine?
- Mount Timpanogos is nearby. Two main trails reach its summit.
- Is there a local business directory for Alpine?
- Yes. Alpine is covered by the North Utah County guide from Local Business America. It lists local businesses in Alpine and the towns around it, and it is free to read.
- How do I list my business in Alpine?
- Open the North Utah County guide and choose Claim your listing. If your business is not there yet, choose List your business. Claiming is free, and a person checks each claim.
- What does a business listing in Alpine cost?
- Every business has a free listing with opening hours, a map and a link to your website. Essentials is $19 a month and adds a photo gallery, an enquiry form and your Google reviews. Premium is $39 a month and adds a boost to the top of your category and a do-follow link to your website.