Rockville, Utah facts for kids
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Rockville, Utah
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Location in Washington County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Washington |
| Settled | 1860 |
| Incorporated | June 30, 1987 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.47 sq mi (21.95 km2) |
| • Land | 8.47 sq mi (21.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,927 ft (1,197 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 245 |
| • Density | 31.75/sq mi (12.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84763
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-64560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412565 |
Rockville is a small town in Washington County, Utah, United States. It is located along the Virgin River and is very close to Zion Canyon. The town is just outside the boundary of Zion National Park, with the park entrance only about 5 miles (8 km) away.
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About Rockville's Location
Rockville covers an area of about 8.4 square miles (21.8 km2). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Rockville's Climate and Weather
Rockville has warm and dry summers. In summer, the average temperature is around 75°F (24°C), and it often gets as hot as 90°F (32°C). Winters are cooler, with average temperatures around 35°F (2°C) and lows around 23°F (-5°C).
The town does not get much rain or snow. On average, it receives about 13.2 inches (33.5 cm) of precipitation each year. This type of weather, with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters, is known as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate.
People Living in Rockville
Rockville is a small community. In 2010, there were 245 people living in the town. This means there were about 29.3 people for every square mile (11.3 per km2).
Most of the people in Rockville are White (96.76%). A small number are Asian (0.40%), from other races (1.21%), or from two or more races (1.62%). About 6.88% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
There were 119 households in Rockville in 2010. About 21.7% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (46.1%) were married couples. The average household had 2.15 people, and the average family had 2.88 people.
The population's age range in 2010 was:
- 15.9% were under 18 years old.
- 6.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 39.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 19.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Rockville was 52 years.
Fun Places to Visit in Rockville
- Zion National Park: This famous national park is very close to Rockville and offers amazing natural beauty, hiking, and outdoor activities.
- Historic Steel Truss Bridge: There is an old steel bridge in Rockville that crosses the Virgin River. It was built in 1924 and is one of the last bridges of its kind left in Utah. It's a cool example of old engineering.
- Grafton, Utah: This is a historic ghost town from the 1800s, located nearby. It's a popular spot for visitors interested in old buildings and history.
See also
In Spanish: Rockville (Utah) para niños
