As Far as I know Alma, Colorado is the highest at 10,355 FT, followed by Leadville, Colorado at 10,152 FT. Winter Park Colorado claims to be the highest, but is because they incorporated their ski resort into the city limits.
The state with the highest elevation settlement in the U.S. is Colorado. The town of Leadville, located at an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 meters) above sea level, is often cited as the highest incorporated city in the country. Leadville is known for its rich mining history and stunning mountain scenery.
Alma, ColoradoHighest Incorporated Town in North America - 10,578 ft. (3,225 m)www.almafoundation.com PCH=Leadville, Colorado
Leadville, Colorado is at an elevation of 10,430 feet. It is the city with the highest elevation in the United States.
The city with the highest elevation in the eastern United States is Asheville, North Carolina. With an elevation of about 2,134 feet above sea level, it is situated in the Appalachian Mountains and offers stunning views and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Alaska could be the highest state because Mount McKinley is the highest point in the United States. Colorado has the highest mean elevation of any state, which could also be considered a candidate for highest state. So technically they both can be considered correct answers. It just depends if you mean the highest point in a state(Alaska) or the highest mean altitude for a state(Colorado).
The highest mountain is Mt McKinley in Alaska
No, the Rockies are
Colorado has the second highest average elevation in the United States, with a mean elevation of 6,800 feet above sea level. This is second only to Wyoming, which has the highest mean elevation at 6,700 feet.
Colorado has the highest average elevation among all U.S. states, with an average elevation of around 6,800 feet. The state is known for its Rocky Mountains, which contribute to its overall high elevation.
It is the tallest State in average elevation. It is the only State to turn down the Olympics. The tallest sand dune in the US is in Colorado. The Worlds largest flat topped mountain is Grand Mesa. The highest paved road is in Colorado. Colorado has more microbreweries per capita then any other state. Eisenhower Tunnel is the highest auto tunnel in the world. Leadville is the highest incorporated city in the US.
The highest elevation tornado on record in the US was an F0 that hit Sequoia National Park on July 7, 2004. It was recorded at an elevation of 12,000 feet.