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Duchesne County

Population in July 2008: 194. Population change since 2000: +9.0%
 

Males: 89  (46.1%)
Females: 105  (53.9%)

Median resident age:  26.5 years
Utah median age:  27.1 years

Zip code: 84001


Estimated median household income in 2008: $40,206 (it was $28,750 in 2000)
Altamont:  $40,206
Utah:  $56,633

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $15,036

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $178,081 (it was $89,400 in 2000)
Altamont:  $178,081
Utah:  $236,000

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $167,839; Detached houses: $166,537; Mobile homes: $88,750

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Races in Altamont:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.1%)
  • American Indian (3.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Altamont: 88.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (36.5%), Irish (19.1%), Danish (16.3%), Scottish (10.1%), Swedish (9.0%), Scotch-Irish (5.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6375 feet

Land area: 0.16 square miles.

Population density: 1203 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Altamont

  • High school or higher: 94.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 1.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Altamont town

  • Never married: 16.8%
  • Now married: 62.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 15.1%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Utah:  7.1%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Altamont, Utah in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Altamont to the number of sex offenders is 194 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Altamont:  0.7% ($633)
Utah:  0.7% ($956)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Provo, UT (72.9 miles , pop. 105,166).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (277.5 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (482.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Neola, UT (3.8 miles ), Duchesne, UT (3.8 miles ), Roosevelt, UT (4.0 miles ), Myton, UT (4.0 miles ), Ballard, UT (4.2 miles ), North Duchesne, UT (4.2 miles) , Whiterocks, UT (4.5 miles ), Tabiona, UT (4.7 miles) .

Latitude: 40.36 N, Longitude: 110.29 W

Area code: 435

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Population change in the 1990s: +11 (+6.6%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (26%)
  • Truck transportation (13%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Mining (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Food (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (52%)
  • Food and beverage stores (19%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Personal and laundry services (11%)
  • Private households (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (16%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (8%)
  • Construction laborers (8%)
  • Electricians (8%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (8%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (19%)
  • Cashiers (15%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (11%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11%)
  • Personal appearance workers (11%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (11%)



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Altamont-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Utah state average. It is 48% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/3/1995 at 15:26:10, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MB, 4.6 MS, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 87.6 miles away from Altamont center
On 3/7/2000 at 02:16:04, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.2 ML, Depth: 1.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 51.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/30/2000 at 14:46:51, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 82.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/16/1992 at 14:42:49, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.2 ML, Depth: 7.6 mi) earthquake occurred 92.8 miles away from Altamont center
On 1/6/1996 at 12:55:58, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.2 MD, Depth: 0.4 mi) earthquake occurred 91.3 miles away from the city center
On 3/20/1995 at 12:46:16, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.1 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 73.0 miles away from Altamont center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Altamont:
  • UINTAH BASIN MEDICAL CENTER (about 12 miles; ROOSEVELT, UT)
  • ASHLEY VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (about 41 miles; VERNAL, UT)
  • HEBER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (about 57 miles; HEBER CITY, UT)

Political contributions by individuals in Altamont, UT

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Altamont:
  • UTAH VALLEY STATE COLLEGE (about 76 miles; OREM, UT; Full-time enrollment: 14,182)
  • BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY (about 77 miles; PROVO, UT; FT enrollment: 29,977)
  • UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (about 87 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; FT enrollment: 19,866)
  • SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 88 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; FT enrollment: 11,896)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-UTAH CAMPUS (about 89 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; FT enrollment: 2,021)
  • SNOW COLLEGE (about 99 miles; EPHRAIM, UT; FT enrollment: 2,632)
  • WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY (about 105 miles; OGDEN, UT; FT enrollment: 12,112)
Public high school in Altamont:
  • ALTAMONT HIGH (Students: 243; Location: 200 W MAIN; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Altamont:
  • ALTAMONT ELEM SCH (Students: 264; Location: 190 W MAIN; Grades: KG - 06)

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Church in Altamont: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Altamont Motel (15595 West 4000 North), Rock Creek Ranch Corporation (Rock Creek).

 

Average household size:
This town:  3.1 people
Utah:  3.1 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  75.9%
Whole state:  76.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.4%
Whole state:  3.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  12.8%
Whole state:  9.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  3.9%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Altamont, UT



Altamont compared to Utah state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Duchesne County Utah:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (81%)
  • Electricity (16%)
  • Wood (3%)


Religion statistics for Altamont

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 75.68%
Here75.7%
USA50.2%
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameLDS (Mormon) ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents95.0%2.3%1.4%1.0%0.4%
Congregations82.4%5.9%2.9%2.9%5.9%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$1,524
Police - Other 0$0 1$136
Firefighters 0$0 6$480
Other and Unallocable 1$1,936$23,2324$1,530
Totals for Government 1$1,936$23,23216$3,670


Altamont government finances in 2006:
  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $56,000
  • Charges - Sewerage: $14,000
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000
    All Other: $6,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $4,000
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $77,000
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $59,000
    Local Fire Protection: $19,000
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $12,000
    Water Utilities: $11,000
    Sewerage: $9,000
    Regular Highways: $7,000
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $9,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $32,000
    Interest Earnings: $11,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $263,000
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $260,000
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $62,000
    Parks and Recreation: $29,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $339,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $16,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $48,000
    Housing and Community Development: $29,000
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $46,000
    Property: $16,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $35,000

8.22% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,008 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.22%
Utah average:  8.03%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Salt Lake County, UT  1.50% ($36,901 average AGI)
from Uintah County, UT  1.45% ($42,029)
from Utah County, UT  0.82% ($32,538)


7.60% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,799 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.60%
Utah average:  7.46%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Uintah County, UT  1.72% ($39,852 average AGI)
to Salt Lake County, UT  1.10% ($27,673)
to Utah County, UT  0.91% ($31,581)


Strongest AM radio stations in Altamont:
  • KNEU (1250 AM; 5 kW; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: COUNTRY GOLD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KOAL (750 AM; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: EASTERN UTAH BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KVEL (920 AM; 5 kW; VERNAL, UT; Owner: ASHLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSLL (1080 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: AGAINST THE WIND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTKK (630 AM; 10 kW; SANDY, UT; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBEE (860 AM; 10 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMTI (650 AM; 10 kW; MANTI, UT; Owner: SANPETE COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKDS (1060 AM; 10 kW; SOUTH SALT LAKE, UT; Owner: HOLIDAY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJOL (620 AM; 10 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: UNITED MINISTRIES)

Strongest FM radio stations in Altamont:
  • KXRQ (94.3 FM; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: UINTA BROADCASTING, L.C.)
  • KIFX (98.5 FM; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: EVANS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLCY-FM (105.9 FM; VERNAL, UT; Owner: ASHLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWKD (102.3 FM; RANDOLPH, UT; Owner: MILLCREEK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • K208AQ (89.5 FM; PRICE, UT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH)
  • KCUA (92.5 FM; COALVILLE, UT; Owner: COMMUNITY WIRELESS OF PARK CITY, INC)
  • KBZN-FM1 (97.9 FM; PARK CITY, UT; Owner: CAPITOL BROADCASTING INC.)
  • K201AE (88.1 FM; COALVILLE, ETC., UT; Owner: COMMUNITY WIRELESS OF PARK CITY, INC)
  • KZHT-FM1 (94.9 FM; PARK CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K261CL (100.1 FM; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Altamont:
  • K25EE (Channel 25; MOUNTAIN VIEW, ETC., UT; Owner: DAGGETT COUNTY TELEVISION DEPT.)
  • K06DY (Channel 6; ROOSEVELT, ETC., UT; Owner: UINTAH COUNTY)
  • K19CZ (Channel 19; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: LARRY H. MILLER COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • K53BB (Channel 53; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: DUCHESNE COUNTY)
  • K55DG (Channel 55; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: DUCHESNE COUNTY)
  • K08CS (Channel 8; ROOSEVELT, ETC., UT; Owner: UINTAH COUNTY)
  • K10DD (Channel 10; ROOSEVELT, ETC., UT; Owner: UINTAH COUNTY)
  • K12FG (Channel 12; ROOSEVELT, ETC., UT; Owner: UINTAH COUNTY)


Altamont fatal accident list:
Dec 20, 1981 12:30 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2
  • Chidester Springs: 8.9 Km North Of, Structure height: 64.6 m, Call Sign: KNKN236
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/02/1999, Expiration Date: 10/01/2009
    Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 828-5515, Fax: (202) 828-5568, Email:
  • Chidester Springs: 8.9 Km North Of, Structure height: 64.6 m, Call Sign: KNKN236
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/02/1999, Expiration Date: 10/01/2009
    Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 828-5515, Fax: (202) 828-5568, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • James E McDonald, Se 1/4 Se 1/4 Section 25, Township 1 S, Range 5 W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m
    Registrant: Alltel Corporation, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., #720, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 783-3975, Email:
  • 8.9 Km N, Type: Tower, Structure height: 63.1 m, Overall height: 64.6 m
    Registrant: Ubet Wireless, Roosevelt, UT 84066, Phone: (435) 646-2355

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 3
  • STATION, Altamont Meter Sta 2 1/4 Mi Wsw Of, Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WNTQ495
    Assigned Frequencies : 954.650 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/17/2002, Expiration Date: 12/15/2012
    Registrant: Phone: (801) 799-1924
  • Altamont, 8 1/2 Miles Wsw Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: WQIQ898
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.231 MHz, 928.231 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/17/2008, Expiration Date: 10/14/2008, Cancelation Date: 06/06/2008, Certifier: Tanya Broussard
    Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
  • ALTAMONT, Telephone Office, Overall height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WBA827
    Assigned Frequencies : 2162.40 MHz, 2178.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/21/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
    Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, 2120 L Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 659-0830, Fax: (202) 828-5568

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 7
  • Call Sign: KA7SSD, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00628451
    Grant Date: 06/01/2005, Expiration Date: 09/29/2014, Certifier: Travis R Mitchell
    Registrant: Travis R Mitchell, Box 127, Altamont, UT 84001
  • Call Sign: KA7VHT, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00628406
    Grant Date: 09/09/1997, Expiration Date: 09/09/2007, Certifier: Terri K Mitchell
    Registrant: Terri K Mitchell, Box 127, Altamont, UT 84001
  • Call Sign: KA7WFH, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 11/28/1995, Expiration Date: 11/28/2005, Cancelation Date: 11/29/2007
    Registrant: Vicci Monsen, Altamont, UT 84001
  • Call Sign: KB7YUJ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00705504
    Grant Date: 06/23/2003, Expiration Date: 09/21/2013
    Registrant: Gina M Stevenson, Altamont, UT 84001
  • Call Sign: KB7YUK, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00705506
    Grant Date: 06/23/2003, Expiration Date: 09/21/2013
    Registrant: Chad Stevenson, Altamont, UT 84001
  • Call Sign: WB7CBS, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01082839
    Grant Date: 11/10/2005, Expiration Date: 02/07/2016, Certifier: Nick L Stevenson
    Registrant: Nick L Stevenson, Altamont, UT 84001
  • Call Sign: WB7NEM, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01082840
    Grant Date: 11/10/2005, Expiration Date: 02/07/2016, Certifier: Ann Y Stevenson
    Registrant: Ann Y Stevenson, Altamont, UT 84001


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: BEECH A23-24 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 116 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5996S , Serial Number: MA-69, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 06/22/1966
    Registrant (Individual): Patrick Allred, Box 406, Altamont, UT 84001
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150J (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 60916 , Serial Number: 15070666, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 05/01/1969
    Registrant (Individual): Douglas Swasey, Po Box 119, Altamont, UT 84001
  • Aircraft: COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA P92 ECHO SUPER (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 674CA , Serial Number: 995, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 03/20/2007
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Nick Stevenson, Po Box 63, Altamont, UT 84001, Other Owners: Ann Stevenson
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/14/1995, Exported to: Germany


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2


Altamont on our top lists:
    • #43 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Bush (Republican) in the 2004 Presidential Election"
    • #56 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2003"

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