Hatch, Utah facts for kids
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Hatch, Utah
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Location in Garfield County and state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Garfield |
| Incorporated | January 3, 1934 |
| Founded by | Meltiar Hatch, Sr. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,919 ft (2,109 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 132 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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142 |
| • Density | 77.85/sq mi (30.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84735
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-33760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1428572 |
Hatch is a small town in Garfield County, Utah, in the United States. In 2020, about 132 people lived there. It is located about 260 miles (418 km) south of Salt Lake City, which is the capital of Utah.
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History of Hatch
Hatch was first settled in 1872 and was originally called "Mammoth." A post office, which is a place where you send and receive mail, opened in Hatch in 1904. The town was named after Meltiar Hatch, Sr., who was an important early settler in the area.
Geography of Hatch
Hatch is located in the southwestern part of Garfield County. It sits in the valley of the Sevier River, which is a river that starts nearby. U.S. Route 89, a major highway, goes right through the town. If you drive north on this highway for about 15 miles (24 km), you will reach Panguitch, which is the main town of Garfield County. Driving south for about 26 miles (42 km) will take you to Glendale. The town covers a total area of about 1.82 square miles (4.72 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 250 | — | |
| 1930 | 274 | 9.6% | |
| 1940 | 294 | 7.3% | |
| 1950 | 244 | −17.0% | |
| 1960 | 198 | −18.9% | |
| 1970 | 139 | −29.8% | |
| 1980 | 121 | −12.9% | |
| 1990 | 103 | −14.9% | |
| 2000 | 127 | 23.3% | |
| 2010 | 133 | 4.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 142 | 6.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 127 people living in Hatch. These people made up 41 households, with 33 of them being families. Most of the people in Hatch were White (about 93.7%). A small number were Asian (about 3.94%) or from two or more races (about 2.36%). About 1.57% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 41 households, about 39% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (about 63.4%) were married couples living together. About 17.1% of all households were individuals living alone. The average household had about 3 people, and the average family had about 3.5 people.
Age and Income
The population of Hatch had a mix of ages. About 33.1% were under 18 years old. About 13.4% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 28 years old. In 2000, the average income for a household in Hatch was $37,083 per year. The average income for a family was $45,000 per year. A small percentage of families (5.9%) and people (2.9%) lived below the poverty line.
Community Development
In the summer of 2010, the town started building a new town office and community center. This building is next to the town park and was finished in the fall of 2010.
Climate in Hatch
The climate in Hatch has mild changes between high and low temperatures. It also gets enough rainfall throughout the year. This type of climate is known as a "Marine West Coast Climate" or "Oceanic climate." It means the weather is generally mild and wet.
| Climate data for Hatch, Utah, 1991–2020 normals: 6893ft (2101m) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 40.0 (4.4) |
43.2 (6.2) |
52.8 (11.6) |
59.5 (15.3) |
68.4 (20.2) |
79.3 (26.3) |
84.6 (29.2) |
81.9 (27.7) |
75.1 (23.9) |
65.0 (18.3) |
51.1 (10.6) |
41.1 (5.1) |
61.8 (16.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 24.5 (−4.2) |
29.0 (−1.7) |
36.0 (2.2) |
42.4 (5.8) |
49.7 (9.8) |
58.4 (14.7) |
65.1 (18.4) |
63.0 (17.2) |
55.1 (12.8) |
45.6 (7.6) |
33.5 (0.8) |
25.3 (−3.7) |
44.0 (6.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 8.9 (−12.8) |
14.7 (−9.6) |
19.2 (−7.1) |
25.3 (−3.7) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
37.4 (3.0) |
45.6 (7.6) |
44.1 (6.7) |
35.0 (1.7) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
15.9 (−8.9) |
9.5 (−12.5) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.10 (28) |
1.12 (28) |
1.10 (28) |
0.80 (20) |
0.78 (20) |
0.44 (11) |
1.49 (38) |
1.58 (40) |
1.45 (37) |
1.40 (36) |
0.83 (21) |
1.08 (27) |
13.17 (334) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 12.90 (32.8) |
10.40 (26.4) |
6.80 (17.3) |
3.80 (9.7) |
0.30 (0.76) |
0.20 (0.51) |
0.00 (0.00) |
0.00 (0.00) |
0.00 (0.00) |
1.20 (3.0) |
5.50 (14.0) |
11.80 (30.0) |
52.9 (134.47) |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Hatch (Utah) para niños
