Myton, Utah

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Population in 2021: 557 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.3%
 
Males: 259  (46.7%)
Females: 298  (53.3%)
Median resident age:

39.6 years
Utah median age:

31.8 years

Zip codes: 84052.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $48,066 (it was $23,472 in 2000)
Myton:

$48,066
UT:

$79,449

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $22,732 (it was $8,678 in 2000)

Myton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $149,960 (it was $30,000 in 2000)
Myton:

$149,960
UT:

$421,700

Median gross rent in 2021: $707.

March 2022 cost of living index in Myton: 82.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 19.6%
(13.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 68.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 17.3% for American Indian residents, 80.0% for other race residents, 9.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Myton, UT (2021)
    • 40066.4%White alone
    • 8213.6%American Indian alone
    • 579.5%Hispanic
    • 345.6%Two or more races

Races in Myton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Utah and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Myton, Utah as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Myton is 70 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (19.2%), German (12.0%), Scottish (7.1%), American (4.2%), Irish (2.3%), European (1.6%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5084 feet

Land area: 1.01 square miles.

Population density: 554 people per square mile   (low).

Myton, Utah map

17 residents are foreign born (2.3% Latin America, 0.5% Europe).

This city:

2.8%
Utah:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,434 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $784 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Provo, UT (84.4 miles , pop. 105,166).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (264.6 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (474.4 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Independence, UT (2.8 miles),
Roosevelt, UT (2.8 miles ),
Ballard, UT (3.0 miles ),
Fort Duchesne, UT (3.5 miles ),
Randlett, UT (3.6 miles ),
Bluebell, UT (3.7 miles ),
Altamont, UT (4.0 miles),
Neola, UT (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 40.20 N, Longitude: 110.06 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 435

Distribution of median household income in Myton, UT in 2021
Distribution of house value in Myton, UT in 2021
Myton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $26,700
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $15,000
  • 2016: 6 buildings, average cost: $120,200
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $15,000
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $72,500
  • 2013: 8 buildings, average cost: $64,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Myton, UT residents
Average permit cost in Myton, UT
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.8%
Utah:

2.4%
Population change in the 1990s: +72 (+15.4%).
Most common industries in Myton, UT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (13.6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (13.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.9%)
  • Health care (8.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.8%)
  • Truck transportation (5.6%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (21.9%)
  • Construction (21.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.8%)
  • Truck transportation (8.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.2%)
  • Recyclable material merchant wholesalers (3.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (12.3%)
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Social assistance (9.9%)
  • Gasoline stations (6.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
  • Private households (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Myton, UT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.2%)
  • Cashiers (6.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Child care workers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (11.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Extraction workers (9.4%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (7.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.3%)
  • Construction laborers (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (13.6%)
  • Child care workers (12.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Bus drivers (4.9%)

Average climate in Myton, Utah

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Myton, Utah average temperatures Myton, Utah average precipitation Myton, Utah humidity Myton, Utah wind speed Myton, Utah snowfall Myton, Utah sunshine Myton, Utah clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 76.9. This is about average.

City:

76.9
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 3.36. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.36
U.S.:

5.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 37.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 6.86. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 6.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.86
U.S.:

8.46

Earthquake activity:

Myton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Utah state average. It is 1733% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 303.7 miles away from Myton center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 329.8 miles away from Myton center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 392.4 miles away from the city center
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 177.6 miles away from Myton center
On 3/18/2020 at 13:09:31, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 7.4 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 112.7 miles away from Myton center
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 444.3 miles away from Myton center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Duchesne County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Myton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Myton:

  • UINTAH BASIN REHABILITATION AND SENIOR VILLA (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ROOSEVELT, UT)
  • UINTAH BASIN MED CTR DIALYSIS - ROOSEVELT (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; ROOSEVELT, UT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Myton:

  • Brigham Young University-Provo (about 84 miles; Provo, UT; Full-time enrollment: 33,525)
  • Utah Valley University (about 88 miles; Orem, UT; FT enrollment: 24,403)
  • Snow College (about 100 miles; Ephraim, UT; FT enrollment: 3,224)
  • Western Governors University (about 101 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 31,481)
  • Westminster College (about 102 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,870)
  • University of Utah (about 102 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 28,454)
  • Stevens-Henager College-Murray (about 102 miles; Murray, UT; FT enrollment: 6,395)

Public high school in Myton:

Public elementary/middle school in Myton:

  • MYTON SCHOOL (Students: 693, Location: 400 E MAIN, Grades: KG-5)
See full list of schools located in Myton

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Myton Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Myton include: Community Presbyterian Church (A), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Duchesne County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Myton and their reported violations in the past:

MYTON CITY (Population served: 525, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Utah:

3.1 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

69.7%
Whole state:

75.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

11.5%
Whole state:

4.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Myton:

Marital status in Myton, UT
  • Never married: 22.6%
  • Now married: 47.5%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 21.1%

For population 25 years and over in Myton:

  • High school or higher: 81.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
  • Unemployed: 14.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.2
Utah average:

10.6

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Myton
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Myton, UT (based on Duchesne County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other13,67734
Evangelical Protestant5656
Catholic2681
Mainline Protestant181
None4,079-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Here:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

8.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Duchesne County:

5.56 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

5.09 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.2%
State:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

25.9%
Utah:

23.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Myton:

47.0%
Utah:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Myton:

43.0%
Utah:

47.0%

Average BMI:
Myton:

28.8
Utah:

28.4

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

22.2%
Utah:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.0%
State:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Utah:

6.8

Overweight people:
Myton:

32.9%
State:

31.9%

General health condition:
Myton:

54.1%
Utah:

57.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.6%
State:

80.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Myton, UT Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 2$8,729$52,3740$0
Streets and Highways 1$352$4,2240$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$3,875$46,5000$0
Sewerage 1$1,128$13,5360$0
Financial Administration 1$1,036$12,4320$0
Other Government Administration 1$2,294$27,5280$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 3$1,314
Fire - Other 0$0 7$304
Totals for Government 7$17,414$29,85310$1,618

Strongest AM radio stations in Myton:

  • 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.)
  • KVEL (920 AM; 5 kW; VERNAL, UT; Owner: ASHLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KOAL (750 AM; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: EASTERN UTAH BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSLL (1080 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: AGAINST THE WIND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTKK (630 AM; 10 kW; SANDY, UT; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJOL (620 AM; 10 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: UNITED MINISTRIES)
  • KMTI (650 AM; 10 kW; MANTI, UT; Owner: SANPETE COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBEE (860 AM; 10 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Myton:

  • 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.)
  • K208AQ (89.5 FM; PRICE, UT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH)

TV broadcast stations around Myton:

  • K25EE (Channel 25; MOUNTAIN VIEW, ETC., UT; Owner: DAGGETT COUNTY TELEVISION DEPT.)
  • K23DR (Channel 23; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: DUCHESNE COUNTY)

Myton fatal accident list:

Oct 11, 2020 08:16 PM, Sr-40, Lat: 40.176389, Lon: -110.123092, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 2, Fatalities: 2
Nov 6, 2019 07:25 AM, Us-40, Lat: 40.164908, Lon: -110.154011, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 5, 2010 08:51 PM, Us-40, Lat: 40.191989, Lon: -110.073053, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 18, 2004 02:15 AM, Main, Pleasant Valley Rd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jan 29, 1987 03:40 PM, Sr 40, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 9.2mTotal length
  • 28,050Total average daily traffic
  • 4,496Total average daily truck traffic
  • 35,062Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Myton)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

76 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 3 Mi S (Lat: 40.163861 Lon: -110.063194), Structure height: 3 m, Call Sign: WNPU534,
    Assigned Frequencies: 810.112 MHz, Grant Date: 02/09/2011, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 06/28/2013, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
  • Lat: 40.163972 Lon: -110.076111, Call Sign: WQDW905,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.400 MHz, Grant Date: 09/11/2015, Expiration Date: 11/18/2025, Certifier: Jon Howard, Registrant: Questar Infocomm, Inc, 333 South State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, Phone: (801) 541-7224, Fax: (801) 324-1959, Email:
  • Lat: 40.698833 Lon: -110.051000, Call Sign: WQNS785,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.967 MHz, 160.132 MHz, Grant Date: 05/12/2011, Expiration Date: 05/12/2021, Cancellation Date: 07/17/2021, Certifier: Mike Westmoreland, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

32 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Myton)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150H (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 23117, N23117, N-23117, Serial Number: 15068736, Airworthiness Date: 04/10/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 08/25/2015
    Registrant (Corporation): Rocks Off Inc, Po Box 3748, Myton, UT 84052
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6029R, N6029R, N-6029R, Serial Number: 17253698, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 11/17/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 12/22/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Stephen R Lamb, Po Box 292, Myton, UT 84052
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 175B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR GO-300 SERIES (175 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8174T, N8174T, N-8174T, Serial Number: 17556874, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 11/18/1960, Certificate Issue Date: 05/01/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas Meacham, Po Box 129, Myton, UT 84052

Most common first names in Myton, UT among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James662.5 years
Frank585.4 years
Charles474.8 years
David452.5 years
Earl475.3 years
Emma383.0 years
Rose374.7 years
Roy377.0 years
William360.0 years
Jack373.6 years
Most common last names in Myton, UT among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Davis873.5 years
Young671.0 years
Hamilton566.6 years
Paxman553.6 years
Uresk579.8 years
Justice473.5 years
Kettle468.0 years
Mott481.3 years
Murray483.0 years
Ponton464.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Myton, UT
  • 75.0%Utility gas
  • 10.3%Wood
  • 8.1%Electricity
  • 4.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Myton, UT
  • 69.5%Utility gas
  • 27.1%Electricity
  • 3.4%Wood


Myton compared to Utah state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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