Myton, Utah facts for kids
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Myton, Utah
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Agricultural building in Myton
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Location in Duchesne County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Duchesne |
| Named for | Howell P. Myton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,086 ft (1,550 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 569 |
| • Density | 600.59/sq mi (231.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84052
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-53340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411206 |
Myton is a small city in Duchesne County, Utah, United States. It was started in 1905. In 2010, about 569 people lived there.
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Where is Myton?
Myton is in the eastern part of Duchesne County. It is located along two main roads, U.S. Routes 40 and 191. The county seat, Duchesne, is about 19 miles (31 km) to the west. Roosevelt, the biggest city in the county, is about 10 miles (16 km) to the northeast.
The city covers about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) of land. Myton is on the south side of the Duchesne River. This river flows east and joins the Green River.
Myton's Weather
Myton has a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually quite dry. It does not get a lot of rain or snow.
In 1974, Myton had a record low amount of rain for a year in Utah. It received only about 1.34 inches (34 mm) of precipitation. This was one of the lowest amounts ever recorded in the United States outside of very dry desert areas.
How Many People Live Here?
Myton is a small community. The number of people living in Myton has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,049 | — | |
| 1920 | 479 | −54.3% | |
| 1930 | 395 | −17.5% | |
| 1940 | 437 | 10.6% | |
| 1950 | 435 | −0.5% | |
| 1960 | 329 | −24.4% | |
| 1970 | 322 | −2.1% | |
| 1980 | 500 | 55.3% | |
| 1990 | 468 | −6.4% | |
| 2000 | 539 | 15.2% | |
| 2010 | 569 | 5.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 606 | 6.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 539 people living in Myton. The city had 163 households and 131 families. Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Myton was 25 years old.
Famous People From Myton
- Texas Rose Bascom (1922-1993) was a famous person from Myton. She was a rodeo performer and a trick roper. She also acted in Hollywood movies. Rose Bascom is in both the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and the Utah Cowboy Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Myton (Utah) para niños
