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West Daggett, Utah

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Population in July 2007: 752.
Males: 421  (56.1%)
Females: 331  (43.9%)
Median resident age:

39.4 years
Utah median age:

27.1 years

Zip code: 84046

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,479 (it was $28,667 in 2000)
West Daggett:

$58,479
UT:

$89,168

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,244 (it was $14,901 in 2000)

West Daggett CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $313,054 (it was $70,700 in 2000)
West Daggett:

$313,054
UT:

$499,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $325,669; detached houses: $401,539; mobile homes: $151,518
March 2022 cost of living index in West Daggett: 91.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in West Daggett, UT (2000)
    • 71392.4%White alone
    • 405.2%Hispanic
    • 70.9%American Indian alone
    • 70.9%Two or more races
    • 40.5%Black alone
    • 10.1%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 371.8 square miles.

Population density: 2.0 people per square mile   (very low).

West Daggett, Utah map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
West Daggett CCD:

0.4% ($292)
Utah:

0.7% ($956)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Provo, UT (112.2 miles , pop. 105,166).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (257.6 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (528.9 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Manila, UT (1.8 miles ),
Washam, WY (2.4 miles),
McKinnon, WY (3.2 miles),
Flaming Gorge, UT (3.8 miles),
Dutch John, UT (4.2 miles),
Lonetree, WY (4.8 miles),
East Daggett, UT (4.8 miles),
Maeser, UT (5.8 miles )

Latitude: 40.94 N, Longitude: 109.73 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 435

Distribution of median household income in West Daggett, UT in 2022
West Daggett satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
Utah:

2.5%
Most common industries in West Daggett, UT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.5%)
  • Public administration (13.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.5%)
  • Construction (9.1%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.6%)
  • Personal & laundry services (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (23.5%)
  • Construction (12.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.5%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.8%)
  • Chemicals (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (20.3%)
  • Educational services (12.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.8%)
  • Personal & laundry services (7.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6.5%)
Most common occupations in West Daggett, UT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Extraction workers (6.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.7%)

Average climate in West Daggett, Utah

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2020 was 6.26. This is significantly better than average.

City:

6.26
U.S.:

72.56
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2020 was 0.864. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.864
U.S.:

5.109
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2020 was 0.242. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.242
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2014 was 42.7. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

42.7
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

West Daggett-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Utah state average. It is 1555% 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 254.8 miles away from West Daggett 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 299.8 miles away from the city 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 408.1 miles away from West Daggett 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 160.0 miles away from the city center
On 2/3/1994 at 09:05:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.8 ML, Depth: 4.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 141.7 miles away from West Daggett center
On 3/18/2020 at 13:09:31, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 7.4 mi) earthquake occurred 123.3 miles away from the city 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 Daggett 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).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Daggett:

  • Western Wyoming Community College (about 52 miles; Rock Springs, WY; Full-time enrollment: 2,086)
  • University of Utah (about 112 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 28,454)
  • Brigham Young University-Provo (about 112 miles; Provo, UT; FT enrollment: 33,525)
  • Westminster College (about 112 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,870)
  • Western Governors University (about 114 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 31,481)
  • Utah Valley University (about 114 miles; Orem, UT; FT enrollment: 24,403)
  • Latter-day Saints Business College (about 114 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,059)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in West Daggett: Summit Springs Guard Station (A), Sheep Creek Bay Campground (B), Red Spring Campground (C), Lucerne Valley Campground (D), Kingfisher Island Campground (E), Dutch John Draw Campground (F), Dutch John Boat Ramp (G), Brown Lake Campground (H), Antelope Flat Campground (I), Jarvies Canyon Boat Camp (J), Skull Creek Campground (K), Greens Lakes Campground (L), Greendale Campground (M), Red Canyon Picnic Area (N), Red Canyon Overlook (O), Red Canyon Visitor Center (P), Red Canyon Lodge (Q), Moenkopi Campground (R), Mustang Ridge Campground (S), Manila Ranger Station (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Cemeteries: Dowds Grave (1), Manila Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Lamb Lakes (A), Tepee Lakes (B), Weyman Lakes (C), Red Lake (D), Dowds Hole (E), Potter Lake (F), Spirit Lake (G), Anson Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Trail Creek (A), Sheep Creek (B), Dowd Creek (C), Francis Creek (D), Spring Creek (E), Spruce Creek (F), Hope Creek (G), Honslinger Creek (H), Allen Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in West Daggett include: Navajo Cliffs Picnic Area (1), Lucerne Point Group Site (2), Old Carter Trail Historical marker (3), Sweet Ranch National Historic Site (4), Palisades Memorial Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Daggett County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Utah:

3.1 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.3%
Whole state:

75.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.9%
Whole state:

4.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.4%
Whole state:

9.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

2.8%
Whole state:

3.9%
63 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010
77 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

For population 15 years and over in West Daggett:

Marital status in West Daggett, UT
  • Never married: 14.1%
  • Now married: 70.9%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 10.1%

For population 25 years and over in West Daggett:

  • High school or higher: 82.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 7.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Utah average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for West Daggett, UT (based on Daggett County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other6953
None364-
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: 1
This county:

10.85 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
This county:

10.85 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Daggett County:

21.69 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

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

8.4%
Utah:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Daggett County:

24.5%
Utah:

23.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in West Daggett:

  • 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)
  • 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.)
  • KNEU (1250 AM; 5 kW; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: COUNTRY GOLD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRKK (1360 AM; 5 kW; ROCK SPRINGS, WY; Owner: BIG THICKET B/CING CO. OF WY, INC.)
  • KTKK (630 AM; 10 kW; SANDY, UT; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOAL (750 AM; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: EASTERN UTAH BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KMER (950 AM; 5 kW; KEMMERER, WY; Owner: CHAPARRAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Daggett:

  • KIFX (98.5 FM; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: EVANS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXRQ (94.3 FM; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: UINTA BROADCASTING, L.C.)
  • KLCY-FM (105.9 FM; VERNAL, UT; Owner: ASHLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K224CI (92.7 FM; LYMAN, WY; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS)
  • KSIT (104.5 FM; ROCK SPRINGS, WY; Owner: BIG TICKET BROADCASTING COMPANY OF W)
  • KQSW (96.5 FM; ROCK SPRINGS, WY; Owner: BIG THICKET BROADCASTING CO OF WY)
  • KUWZ (90.5 FM; ROCK SPRINGS, WY; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING)
  • KYCS (95.1 FM; ROCK SPRINGS, WY; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFRZ (92.1 FM; GREEN RIVER, WY; Owner: WAGONWHEEL COMMUNICATIONS CORP)

TV broadcast stations around West Daggett:

  • K25EE (Channel 25; MOUNTAIN VIEW, ETC., UT; Owner: DAGGETT COUNTY TELEVISION DEPT.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in West Daggett, UT
  • 64.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.6%Wood
  • 10.5%Electricity
  • 4.3%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in West Daggett, UT
  • 68.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.3%Wood
  • 12.0%Electricity
  • 2.7%Other fuel


West Daggett compared to Utah state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above 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 significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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