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Colorado Springs

United States > Colorado > El Paso County

At 6,035 feet (1,839 m) the city stands over 1 mile (1.6 km) above sea level. Colorado Springs is near the base of Pikes Peak, which rises 14,115 feet (4,302.31 m) above sea level on the eastern edge of the Southern Rocky Mountains. The city is the largest city north of Mexico above 6000 feet in elevation.

Average elevation: 2,252 m

Omaha

United States > Nebraska > Douglas County

Average elevation: 338 m

New England

United States

Average elevation: 205 m

Manhattan

United States > Kansas > Riley County

Average elevation: 344 m

Lubbock

United States > Texas > Lubbock County

Summers are hot, with 78 afternoons on average of 90 °F (32.2 °C)+ highs and 7.4 afternoons of 100 °F (37.8 °C)+ highs, although due to the aridity and elevation, temperatures remain above 70 °F (21.1 °C) on only a few mornings. Lubbock is the 10th-windiest city in the US with an average wind speed of…

Average elevation: 983 m

Hoboken

United States > New Jersey > Hudson County

Average elevation: 14 m

Westchester County

United States > New York

At 987 feet (301 m), the highest elevation in the county is a U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey benchmark known as "Bailey" in Mountain Lakes Park near the Connecticut state line. The lowest elevation is sea level, along both the Hudson and Long Island Sound.

Average elevation: 95 m

Golden

United States > Colorado > Jefferson County

Average elevation: 1,936 m

Venice

United States > Florida > Sarasota County

Average elevation: 3 m

West Tennessee

United States > Tennessee

West Tennessee is located almost entirely within the Mississippi Embayment, part of the Gulf Coastal Plain. Because of this, the terrain is flatter than the eastern parts of the state. Areas along the Mississippi River are located within the Mississippi Alluvial Plain, which is primarily a floodplain with many…

Average elevation: 127 m

Rocky Mountains

United States > Wyoming > Teton County

Agriculture and forestry are major industries. Agriculture includes dryland and irrigated farming and livestock grazing. Livestock are frequently moved between high-elevation summer pastures and low-elevation winter pastures, a practice known as transhumance.

Average elevation: 2,292 m

Cook County

United States > Illinois

Average elevation: 199 m

Gaylord

United States > Michigan > Otsego County > Gaylord

Gaylord became a city in 1922. The change from village to city required a vote by town residents. For reasons that are unclear, the margin of passage was a very close 21 votes — 114 people in favor to 93 against. John Hamilton was elected the first mayor of Gaylord. Over the years, the community continued to…

Average elevation: 401 m

Bucks County

United States > Pennsylvania

According to the Trewartha climate classification system, the Piedmont (United States) section of Bucks County, which is located roughly northwest of U.S. Route 1, has a Temperate Continental Climate with hot and slightly humid summers, cold winters and year-around precipitation (Dcao). Dcao climates are…

Average elevation: 98 m

Simi Valley

United States > California > Ventura County

Simi Valley is a city located in the very southeast corner of Ventura County, bordering the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, and is a part of the Greater Los Angeles Area. The city of Simi Valley basically consists of the eponymous valley itself. The city of Simi Valley borders the Santa Susana…

Average elevation: 405 m

Lake Charles

United States > Louisiana > Calcasieu Parish

Lake Charles, located on a level plain about 30 miles (48 km) from the Gulf of Mexico, has an elevation of approximately 13 feet (4.0 m) above sea level, and is located on the banks of the Calcasieu River in southwestern Louisiana. It borders both Lake Charles and Prien Lake. Contraband Bayou, Henderson Bayou,…

Average elevation: 5 m

Coos Bay

United States > Oregon > Coos County

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.90 square miles (41.18 km2), of which, 10.60 square miles (27.45 km2) is land and 5.30 square miles (13.73 km2) is water. The city is quite hilly, with elevations ranging from between sea level to over 500 feet (150 m). Bodies of…

Average elevation: 30 m

Rapid City

United States > South Dakota > Pennington County

Rapid City is located at 44°04′34″N 103°13′42″W / 44.076188°N 103.228299°W / 44.076188; -103.228299. The downtown elevation of Rapid City is 3,202 feet (976 m). Rapid City is located in the shadow of Black Elk Peak, which at 7,242 feet (2,207 m), is the highest point east of the Rocky Mountains.

Average elevation: 1,067 m

Upper Peninsula

United States

Including extensive parts of the Great Lakes, the Upper Peninsula contains about 36,139 square miles (93,600 km2) of total area. Of that, about 16,378 square miles (42,420 km2) is its land area, about 29% of the state. It is bounded on the north by Lake Superior, on the east by St. Marys River, on the south by…

Average elevation: 274 m

Sunnyvale

United States > California > Santa Clara County

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.7 sq mi (58.8 km2), of which, 22.0 sq mi (56.9 km2) of it is land and 0.69 sq mi (1.8 km2) of it (3.09%) is water. Its elevation is 130 feet above sea level.

Average elevation: 24 m

Galveston

United States > Texas > Galveston County

On September 8, 1900, the island was struck by a devastating hurricane. This event holds the record as the United States' deadliest natural disaster. The city was devastated, and an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 people on the island were killed. Following the storm, a 10-mile (16 km) long, 17 foot (5.2 m) high…

Average elevation: 1 m

Howard County

United States > Maryland

Average elevation: 128 m

Rockland County

United States > New York

Average elevation: 138 m

Costa Mesa

United States > California > Orange County

Average elevation: 20 m

Erie County

United States > New York

The northern border of the county is Tonawanda Creek. Part of the southern border is Cattaraugus Creek. Other major streams include Buffalo Creek (Buffalo River), Cayuga Creek, Cazenovia Creek, Scajaquada Creek, Eighteen Mile Creek and Ellicott Creek. The county's northern half, including Buffalo and its…

Average elevation: 286 m

Crystal River

United States > Florida > Citrus County

Average elevation: 4 m

Overland Park

United States > Kansas > Johnson County

Average elevation: 300 m

Walton County

United States > Florida

Average elevation: 31 m

Indio

United States > California > Riverside County

Indio is home of Riverside County's eastern administration offices. Palm Springs had more people from 1955 to 1992, when the US census announced that Indio surpassed Palm Springs and that title was returned to them. The official elevation of Indio is below sea level; the city hall is 14 feet (4 m) below sea…

Average elevation: 74 m

Palm Desert

United States > California > Riverside County

The elevation (City hall) is 224 feet (68 m) above sea level. Elevations vary from the lower northern half once covered in sand dunes to the upper slope southern cove (300–900 feet or 91–274 metres) all the way to the ridgeline at 1,000 feet (300 m). Palm Desert is located in the Coachella Valley, the…

Average elevation: 178 m

Juneau

United States > Alaska > Juneau

Average elevation: 374 m

USA

United States > Texas > Tarrant County > Arlington

Average elevation: 170 m

Sandy

United States > Oregon > Clackamas County

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.14 square miles (8.13 km2), consisting almost entirely of land. Its elevation is 967 feet (295 m).

Average elevation: 247 m

Mission Viejo

United States > California > Orange County

A very short portion of California State Route 73 travels within Mission Viejo's city limits. There is a Mission Viejo population and elevation road sign directly beneath the northbound onramp that roughly marks the official city limits which travels down the center of Via Escolar to the rail tracks on either…

Average elevation: 179 m

Sioux City

United States > Iowa > Woodbury County

Sioux City is located at 42°29′44″N 96°23′26″W / 42.495668°N 96.390525°W / 42.495668; -96.390525.[1] Sioux City lies at an altitude of 1,135 ft (345.9 m) above sea level. Sioux City borders two states, South Dakota to the west-northwest and Nebraska to the west. According to the United…

Average elevation: 352 m

Worcester County

United States > Massachusetts

Average elevation: 192 m

Jackson County

United States > North Carolina

Average elevation: 979 m

Oklahoma County

United States > Oklahoma

Average elevation: 354 m

Surry County

United States > North Carolina

Average elevation: 394 m

Tacoma

United States > Washington > Pierce County

Tacoma is at 47°14′29″N 122°27′34″W / 47.24139°N 122.45944°W / 47.24139; -122.45944 (47.241371, −122.459389). Its official elevation is 381 feet (116 m), varying between sea level and about 500 feet (150 m).

Average elevation: 67 m

Ontario

United States > Oregon > Malheur County > Ontario

Ontario is located at an elevation of 2,150 feet (660 m) above sea level.

Average elevation: 660 m

Cripple Creek

United States > Colorado > Teller County

For many years, Cripple Creek's high valley, at an elevation of 9,494 feet (2,894 m), was considered no more important than a cattle pasture. Many prospectors avoided the area after the Mount Pisgah hoax, a mini gold rush caused by salting (adding gold to worthless rock).

Average elevation: 2,946 m

Levy County

United States > Florida

Average elevation: 11 m

Lake County

United States > California

Lake County has a mediterranean climate with hot summer daytime temperatures in its lower elevations. Nighttime temperatures remain cool year-round, somewhat moderating average temperatures and relieving the summer heat.

Average elevation: 550 m

Fairfield County

United States > Ohio

Average elevation: 282 m

Alamogordo

United States > New Mexico > Otero County

As of 2010, Alamogordo had a total area of 19.3 square miles (50.0 km2), all of it land. The city is located at an elevation of 4,336 feet (1,322 m) on the western flank of the Sacramento Mountains and on the eastern edge of the Tularosa Basin. It lies within the Rio Grande rift and in the northernmost part of…

Average elevation: 1,427 m

Saint Mary's County

United States > Maryland

Average elevation: 13 m

Elk Grove

United States > California > Elk Grove

Average elevation: 14 m

Edina

United States > Minnesota > Hennepin County

Average elevation: 271 m

San Leandro

United States > California > Alameda County

The San Leandro Hills run above the city to the northeast. In the lower elevations of the city, an upper regionally contained aquifer is located 50 to 100 feet (15 to 30 m) below the surface. At least one deeper aquifer exists approximately 250 feet (75 m) below the surface. Some salt water intrusion has taken…

Average elevation: 21 m

Bothell

United States > Washington > King County

Other events are hosted by community organizations, such as the annual Bothell block party and brewfest sponsored by University of Washington Bothell and the local chamber of commerce. The annual "Sustainamania" has been held in Bothell since 2012 to promote sustainable living, conservation, and education. A…

Average elevation: 68 m

Cody

United States > Wyoming > Park County

Cody's elevation is approximately 5016 ft (1,500 m) above sea level. The main part of the city is split across three levels, separated by about 60 feet (18 m).

Average elevation: 1,557 m

Vallejo

United States > California > Solano County

Average elevation: 45 m

Battle Creek

United States > Michigan > Calhoun County

Average elevation: 274 m

Northville

United States > Michigan > Wayne County

Average elevation: 258 m

Coconino County

United States > Arizona

Average elevation: 1,725 m

Temple

United States > Texas > Bell County

Average elevation: 186 m

Nocatee

United States > Florida > Saint Johns County

Average elevation: 7 m

Fond du Lac County

United States > Wisconsin

Average elevation: 284 m

Flower Mound

United States > Texas > Denton County

Average elevation: 178 m

Mount Hood

United States > Oregon > Hood River County

Timberline Lodge is a National Historic Landmark located on the southern flank of Mount Hood just below Palmer Glacier, with an elevation of about 6,000 ft (1,800 m).

Average elevation: 2,716 m

Boca Grande

United States > Florida > Lee County

Average elevation: 1 m

Thornton

United States > Colorado > Adams County

Average elevation: 1,601 m

Lake Tahoe

United States > California > Placer County

Lake Tahoe has a dry-summer continental climate (Dsb in the Köppen climate classification), featuring warm, dry summers and chilly winters with regular snowfall. Mean annual precipitation ranges from over 55 inches (1,400 mm) for watersheds on the west side of the basin to about 26 inches (660 mm) near the…

Average elevation: 2,077 m

Medford

United States > Oregon > Jackson County

Average elevation: 441 m

San Gorgonio Mountain

United States > California > San Bernardino County

Since it is the highest point in a region which is separated from higher peaks (e.g. in the Sierra Nevada) by relatively low terrain, San Gorgonio Mountain is one of the most topographically prominent peaks in the United States. It is ranked 7th among peaks in the 48 contiguous states and 18th overall.

Average elevation: 3,154 m

Geauga County

United States > Ohio

Average elevation: 324 m

Salt Lake City

United States > Utah > Salt Lake County > Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City has an area of 110.4 square miles (286 km2) and an average elevation of 4,327 feet (1,319 m) above sea level. The lowest point within the boundaries of the city is 4,210 feet (1,280 m) near the Jordan River and the Great Salt Lake, and the highest is Grandview Peak, at 9,410 feet (2,868 m).

Average elevation: 1,625 m

Freeland

United States > Maryland > Baltimore County

Average elevation: 236 m

Bellville

United States > Texas > Austin County

Average elevation: 72 m

Blue Mountain

United States > Pennsylvania > Monroe County > Eldred Township

The ridge of Blue Mountain runs for 150 miles (240 km) through Pennsylvania, reaching an elevation of 2,270 feet (690 m) above sea level just north of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, near the borough of Newburg. Most of the ridgecrest, however, only reaches between 1,400 and 1,700 feet (430 and 520 m) in elevation.…

Average elevation: 241 m

Boyd County

United States > Kentucky

Average elevation: 226 m

Kailua

United States > Hawaii > Kailua

Average elevation: 74 m

Eureka Peak

United States > California > San Francisco

Average elevation: 140 m

Lakeville

United States > Minnesota > Dakota County

Average elevation: 305 m

Silver City

United States > New Mexico > Grant County

During the period from 1901 to 1964, when readings were taken at the city center (which is cooler and wetter than outlying and lower-elevation districts nearby), the coldest temperature recorded was −13 °F (−25 °C) on January 11, 1962, and the hottest 105 °F (40.6 °C) on July 5, 1901. The coldest month…

Average elevation: 1,851 m

Johnson County

United States > Iowa > Johnson County

Average elevation: 226 m

Yulee

United States > Florida > Nassau County > Yulee

Average elevation: 6 m

Helper

United States > Utah > Carbon County

Average elevation: 1,912 m

Keechelus Lake

United States > Washington > Kittitas County

Keechelus Lake is the westernmost of three large lakes near Interstate 90 and north of the Yakima River in the Cascade Range; the other two are Kachess Lake in the middle and Cle Elum Lake to the east. After crossing nearby Snoqualmie Pass at an elevation of 3,020 feet (920 m), Interstate 90 runs along the…

Average elevation: 1,024 m

Snoqualmie Pass

United States > Washington > King County

Due to its elevation, Snoqualmie Pass experiences significantly lower temperatures than Seattle, and receives much more precipitation, much of it being snow. Snoqualmie Pass has a humid continental climate (Koppen: Dsb bordering Csb) with cold, very wet and snowy winters, and mild to warm, relatively dry…

Average elevation: 1,048 m

Oakhurst

United States > California > Madera County > Oakhurst

Oakhurst (formerly Fresno Flats) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Madera County, California, United States, 14 miles (23 km) south of the entrance to Yosemite National Park, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. At an elevation of 2,274 ft (693 m), Oakhurst is situated at the junction of Highway 41 and…

Average elevation: 837 m

LaBelle

United States > Florida > Hendry County

Average elevation: 8 m

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