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Mountain View, Wyoming
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"Gateway to the High Uintas"
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Location of Mountain View in Uinta County, Wyoming.
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 Mountain View, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Uinta |
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| • Type | Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,805 ft (2,074 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,286 |
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(2019)
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1,226 |
| • Density | 1,412.44/sq mi (545.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82939
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-55345 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1591810 |
| Website | Town of Mountain View Wyoming |
Mountain View is a small town located in Uinta County, Wyoming, in the United States. It's known as the "Gateway to the High Uintas." In 2010, about 1,286 people lived there.
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History of Mountain View
Mountain View was started in 1891. It is located close to an important historical place called Fort Bridger.
Geography and Location
Mountain View is found at these coordinates: 41°16′18″N 110°20′10″W / 41.27167°N 110.33611°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the Earth's surface.
The town covers a total area of about 2.25 square kilometers (0.87 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Climate in Mountain View
Mountain View has a climate with cold winters and warm summers. The average temperature changes a lot between seasons. Winters can be very chilly, sometimes dropping below freezing. Summers are generally pleasant, with temperatures often reaching into the 70s or 80s Fahrenheit (20s Celsius). The town gets some snow in winter and a moderate amount of rain throughout the year.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 628 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,189 | 89.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,153 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,286 | 11.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,226 | −4.7% | |
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The population of Mountain View has grown over the years. In 2010, there were 1,286 people living in the town.
Who Lives in Mountain View?
In 2010, there were 468 households in Mountain View. Many of these households (43.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Mountain View was about 31.9 years old. A good portion of the residents (32.3%) were under 18. This means it's a town with many young people and families.
Education in Mountain View
Students in Mountain View attend public schools run by Uinta County School District #4.
The district has three main schools:
- Mountain View Elementary School (for grades K-5)
- Mountain View Middle School (for grades 6–8)
- Mountain View High School (for grades 9-12)
In 2015, the elementary and middle schools moved into a new combined building.
Mountain View also has a public library. It is part of the Uinta County Library System, offering books and resources for everyone in the community.
Town Services
United States Postal Service
The town has its own post office. You can find the Mountain View Post Office at 1700 E Parkway St.
See also
In Spanish: Mountain View (condado de Uinta) para niños
