The highest "town" is Alma, Colorado at an elevation of 10578 feet (3224 m).
(2010 pop. 179)(see below)
However, the town of Winter Park (pop. 662) may very well claim to be the highest town in the US. Its town limit includes a ski area at up to 12060 feet in elevation.
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.
Leadville Colorado
North Carolina has the highest elevation along the eastern coastline with Mount Mitchell standing at 6,684 feet above sea level.
Leadville, Colorado is at an elevation of 10,430 feet. It is the city with the highest elevation in the United States.
Mount Mitchell in North Carolina is the highest peak in the southeastern United States, with an elevation of 6,684 feet (2,037 meters) above sea level. It is located in the Appalachian Mountains.
The highest mountain is Mt McKinley in Alaska
No, the Rockies are
The Rocky Mountains are much higher than the Appalachians/Adirondacks, so the west would in general be higher. The coastlines are all pretty much the same elevation though.
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.
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.
Mt.McKinley in Alaska