Mountain Home, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mountain Home, Utah
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Snow covered Rock Creek Store & Bed and Breakfast in Mountain Home, December 2010
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 Mountain Home, Utah
Location in Utah
Mountain Home, Utah
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Duchesne |
| Settled | 1905 |
| Elevation | 7,005 ft (2,135 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84051
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1430527 |
Mountain Home is a small, quiet community in the middle of Duchesne County, Utah. It's not an official city, but a special kind of place called an unincorporated community. It's also right next to the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation.
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About Mountain Home
Mountain Home is located in central Utah. You can find it by taking local roads north from State Route 87. It's also north of the city of Duchesne, which is the main town for Duchesne County.
How High is Mountain Home?
This community sits at an elevation of 7,005 feet (about 2,135 meters) above sea level. That's pretty high up!
When Was Mountain Home Settled?
People first started settling in Mountain Home in 1905. It was part of a church group called the Moon Lake Ward of the LDS Church.
What is Mountain Home Known For?
Mountain Home is in a rich valley. This area is mostly used for raising cattle. It's often called "The Gateway to the High Uintas." This means it's a starting point for exploring the beautiful Uinta Mountains.
Notable Places and People
Mountain Home has some interesting spots. The Rock Creek Store and Bed and Breakfast is a well-known place. This building used to be the original Moon Lake First Ward church. Another notable spot is the 7-11 Ranch.
Mountain Home is also the birthplace of Evan Mecham. He later became the Governor of Arizona. A governor is the elected leader of a state.
Does Mountain Home Have a Post Office?
Even though Mountain Home isn't an official city, it still has its own post office. The ZIP code for Mountain Home is 84051.
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 415 | — | |
| 1930 | 273 | −34.2% | |
| 1940 | 326 | 19.4% | |
| 1950 | 326 | 0.0% | |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau | |||
The number of people living in Mountain Home has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population from 1920 to 1950:
- In 1920, there were 415 people.
- By 1930, the population went down to 273.
- In 1940, it grew a bit to 326.
- The population stayed the same in 1950, with 326 people.
