Hideout, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hideout
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Hideout Town Hall, August 2014
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Location in Wasatch County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Wasatch |
| Incorporated | July 22, 2008 |
| Founded by | Richard Sprung |
| Named for | Hideout Canyon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.06 sq mi (10.52 km2) |
| • Land | 3.48 sq mi (9.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,378 ft (1,944 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 656 |
| • Estimate
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998 |
| • Density | 286.45/sq mi (110.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84036
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2519168 |
Hideout is a town in the state of Utah, United States. It is located in the northwestern part of Wasatch County. The town sits near the Jordanelle Reservoir and Utah State Route 248.
Hideout became an official town in 2008. This happened under a special state law. In 2010, the town had a population of 656 people.
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Exploring Hideout's Location
Hideout is about 6 miles (10 km) east-southeast of Park City. This area is part of the Wasatch Mountains. It is well-known for its ski resorts and fun outdoor activities.
The town's borders stretch from the Todd Hollow Apartments. This is at the northern tip of Jordanelle Reservoir. It goes south and east along State Route 248. The route passes the old, submerged ruins of the ghost town of Keetley. Hideout ends near the Summit County line. This is about 4 miles (6 km) west-southwest of Kamas.
Hideout is home to fancy neighborhoods. These are called Hideout Canyon and Soaring Hawk. Both are still being built.
Hideout's Weather and Climate
Hideout has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold.
In July, the average daytime high temperature is 87 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius). The hottest temperature ever recorded was 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) in 2002.
December is usually the coldest month. The lowest temperature ever recorded was -31 degrees Fahrenheit (-35 degrees Celsius) in 1990. October is the wettest month on average. It gets about 1.76 inches (4.47 cm) of rain.
How Hideout Became a Town
In 2005, a company called Mustang Development Company started working with Wasatch County. They planned to develop the Hideout Canyon area.
Changes in State Law
In 2007, Mustang Development Company worked to change a state law. This is called lobbying, which means trying to convince lawmakers to pass certain rules. They wanted to make it easier to create new towns.
A new law, H.B. 466, was passed. It changed how people could ask to create a new town. Before, many residents had to agree. The new law allowed a new town with 100–999 residents to be formed. This could happen with just the signatures of the owners of most of the land. Even one large landowner could start the process. The county government had to approve the request. They also had to choose a mayor and town council from a list given by the landowners.
In July 2007, the first town to use this new law was Bryce Canyon City. In November 2007, Richard Sprung, a real estate agent for Hideout Canyon, asked to create Hideout. Two other similar requests were also made in Wasatch County at that time.
Legal Challenges and Final Approval
In February 2008, the Wasatch County Council made a decision. They allowed the Todd Hollow Apartments to leave the plan to create Hideout. Most of the proposed town's population lived there. The council said these apartments were "non-urban" and could opt out. Because of this, the council said Hideout didn't have enough people to become a town.
By March 2008, the state law changed again. A new law, H.B. 164, was passed. It required that half of the residents support a request to create a town. It also said that the mayor and town council must be elected by the people. Plus, at least five people had to sign the request. These people could not own more than 40 percent of the land.
Richard Sprung then went to court. He argued that Todd Hollow Apartments were "urban." The court agreed with him. It ordered the county to approve Hideout's request. In June 2008, the Wasatch County Council voted to officially make Hideout a town.
Hideout's Population
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| 2010 | 656 | — | |
| 2019 (est.) | 998 | 52.1% | |
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When Hideout first became a town, it was estimated to have 820 people. Most of the town's residents live in the Todd Hollow Apartments. There are also luxury homes spread out between Todd Hollow and the Hideout Canyon area.
According to the 2010 census, 656 people lived in Hideout. About 46% of the people were White. About 51.5% were from other races. About 77% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. This makes Hideout one of two towns in Utah where most people are from minority groups.
There were 217 housing units in the town. Of these, 191 were lived in. Only six units, with 16 residents, were owned by the people living there. This was about 2.4% of the population.
In the 2017 election for the Hideout town council, 177 votes were cast.
See also
In Spanish: Hideout (Utah) para niños
