Price, Utah facts for kids
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Price, Utah
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Location in Carbon County and the state of Utah
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Location of Utah in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Utah |
| County | Carbon |
| Settled | 1879 |
| Founded by | Caleb Baldwin Rhoades |
| Named for | Bishop William Price |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.04 sq mi (13.04 km2) |
| • Land | 5.04 sq mi (13.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,627 ft (1,715 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,216 |
| • Density | 1,654.82/sq mi (638.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84501
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-62030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411491 |
Price is a city in the state of Utah, United States. It is the main city in Carbon County. Price is known for being home to Utah State University Eastern and the USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum. The city is also close to Nine Mile Canyon and the Manti-La Sal National Forest.
In 2020, about 8,216 people lived in Price. This makes it the biggest city in Carbon County.
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Exploring Price, Utah's Location
Price is located in the middle-west part of Carbon County. It sits at the edge of the Colorado Plateau. The city covers an area of about 13.1 square kilometers (5.04 square miles). All of this area is land.
The Price River flows through the city. This river eventually joins the Green River. South of Price, you can find the San Rafael Swell.
How to Get to Price
Price is on two major roads: U.S. Route 6 and U.S. Route 191.
- US 6 goes northwest for about 67 miles to Spanish Fork.
- US 191 goes northeast for about 54 miles to Duchesne.
- Both highways together go southeast for about 64 miles to Green River.
- Utah State Route 10 goes southwest from Price for about 21 miles to Huntington.
In the past, the Rio Grande Zephyr passenger train served Price. Today, the California Zephyr train passes nearby. Its station is about seven miles away in Helper.
Price, Utah's Climate and Weather
Price has a dry climate. Winters are cold, and summers are usually mild. In January, the average high temperature is about 37°F (3°C). In July, it rises to about 90°F (32°C). January nights average about 13°F (-11°C). Even in summer, nights are cool, averaging about 58°F (14°C).
The hottest temperature ever recorded was 110°F (43°C) in August 1918. The coldest was -31°F (-35°C) in December 1924. Price gets little rain because it is in the rain shadow of the Wasatch Mountains. It receives only about 9.24 inches (235 mm) of rain each year. Late summer and early fall are the wettest times. This is due to the Gulf of California monsoon, which brings thunderstorms. The city also gets a lot of snow in winter and early spring.
Price has a cool semi-arid climate. This means it has big temperature changes between seasons. Summers are warm to hot, and winters are cold.
People and Population in Price
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 209 | — | |
| 1900 | 539 | 157.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,021 | 89.4% | |
| 1920 | 2,777 | 172.0% | |
| 1930 | 4,084 | 47.1% | |
| 1940 | 5,214 | 27.7% | |
| 1950 | 6,010 | 15.3% | |
| 1960 | 6,802 | 13.2% | |
| 1970 | 6,218 | −8.6% | |
| 1980 | 9,086 | 46.1% | |
| 1990 | 8,712 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 8,402 | −3.6% | |
| 2010 | 8,715 | 3.7% | |
| 2020 | 8,216 | −5.7% | |
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In 2000, Price had 8,402 people living there. There were 3,045 households and 2,085 families. The population density was about 1,979 people per square mile (764 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Price are White (90.70%). About 10.08% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.4% of households had children under 18. Most households (53.2%) were married couples. The average household had 2.60 people. The average family had 3.19 people.
The median age in Price was 32 years old. About 27.6% of the population was under 18. About 14.1% was 65 or older. The median income for a household was $31,687. For a family, it was $39,429. About 15.0% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Ancestry in Price (2015)
In 2015, the largest groups of people by ancestry in Price included:
- English: 25.9%
- German: 13.1%
- Irish: 7.7%
- Danish: 5.7%
- Italian: 5.6%
Schools and Learning in Price
Price has several schools for students of all ages:
- Two public elementary schools: Creekview and Castle Heights.
- One middle school: Mont Harmon.
- One high school: Carbon High School.
- Pinnacle Canyon Academy: A charter school that teaches grades K-12.
- Castle Valley Center: A special center for children with disabilities.
- Some children in the Gordon Creek area go to Sally Mauro Elementary in Helper.
Price is also home to Utah State University Eastern. This college has about 1,525 students.
Famous People from Price
Many interesting people have come from Price, Utah:
- Harold Arceneaux: A professional basketball player.
- Dean and Lynn Fausett: Artists known for painting the American West.
- John D. Fitzgerald: An author famous for his The Great Brain book series for children.
- Herman Franks: A well-known person in Major League Baseball. He was a catcher, coach, manager, general manager, and scout.
- Dave Lauriski: He led the Mine Safety and Health Administration from 2001 to 2004.
- J. Bracken Lee: He was the mayor of Price from 1935 to 1947. Later, he became the governor of Utah from 1949 to 1957.
- Erik Pears: An offensive lineman in the NFL (National Football League).
- Jean Westwood: The first woman to lead the Democratic National Committee. She worked on many presidential campaigns.
- Scott Woodward: A scientist who studies genes. He helped find the first genetic marker for cystic fibrosis.
See also
In Spanish: Price para niños
