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Scipio, Utah
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The old Scipio town hall, April 2010
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Location in Millard County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Millard |
| Settled | 1859 |
| Named for | Scipio Kenner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,305 ft (1,617 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 327 |
| • Density | 318.92/sq mi (123.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84656
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-67880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413266 |
Scipio is a small town located in Millard County, Utah, in the United States. It is found on the eastern edge of the county. In 2010, the town had a population of 327 people. Scipio was first settled in 1859.
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About Scipio
Scipio is a town in Utah, United States. It is known for its quiet, rural setting. The town is named after Scipio Kenner, a lawyer who helped the early settlers.
Where is Scipio located?
Scipio is in an oval-shaped area called Round Valley. It is about 37 miles (60 km) south of Nephi. The town sits where two major roads meet: Interstate 15 and U.S. Route 50.
The nearest town is Holden, about 15 miles (24 km) southwest. To the east of Scipio are the Valley Mountains. Their highest peak is around 8,189 feet (2,496 meters) tall. South of Scipio are the Pahvant Mountains, which rise to over 10,000 feet (3,048 meters).
What is Scipio's climate like?
Scipio has a climate with hot summers. This type of climate is called "hot-summer humid continental." Summers can be very warm, with the highest recorded temperature being 107°F (41.7°C) in July 1998. Winters can be very cold. The lowest recorded temperature was -40°F (-40°C) in January 1937.
The town gets some rain and snow throughout the year. Snowfall is heaviest in December and January.
| Climate data for Scipio, Utah, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1895–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 69 (21) |
70 (21) |
79 (26) |
89 (32) |
96 (36) |
102 (39) |
107 (42) |
103 (39) |
101 (38) |
89 (32) |
77 (25) |
69 (21) |
107 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 52.5 (11.4) |
58.5 (14.7) |
71.1 (21.7) |
78.2 (25.7) |
87.0 (30.6) |
95.2 (35.1) |
99.8 (37.7) |
96.3 (35.7) |
90.9 (32.7) |
81.6 (27.6) |
67.8 (19.9) |
56.0 (13.3) |
98.6 (37.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 38.0 (3.3) |
43.4 (6.3) |
54.1 (12.3) |
60.6 (15.9) |
71.5 (21.9) |
83.5 (28.6) |
91.2 (32.9) |
88.4 (31.3) |
79.5 (26.4) |
65.0 (18.3) |
50.4 (10.2) |
38.4 (3.6) |
63.7 (17.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 27.0 (−2.8) |
32.4 (0.2) |
41.1 (5.1) |
46.7 (8.2) |
55.9 (13.3) |
66.5 (19.2) |
75.1 (23.9) |
72.9 (22.7) |
62.5 (16.9) |
49.4 (9.7) |
37.3 (2.9) |
27.1 (−2.7) |
49.5 (9.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 16.0 (−8.9) |
21.3 (−5.9) |
28.1 (−2.2) |
32.7 (0.4) |
40.3 (4.6) |
49.6 (9.8) |
59.0 (15.0) |
57.4 (14.1) |
45.6 (7.6) |
33.8 (1.0) |
24.1 (−4.4) |
15.9 (−8.9) |
35.3 (1.9) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −8.6 (−22.6) |
0.2 (−17.7) |
10.7 (−11.8) |
17.3 (−8.2) |
24.6 (−4.1) |
33.4 (0.8) |
43.9 (6.6) |
41.9 (5.5) |
29.3 (−1.5) |
17.4 (−8.1) |
2.6 (−16.3) |
−9.0 (−22.8) |
−13.0 (−25.0) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −40 (−40) |
−38 (−39) |
−17 (−27) |
−2 (−19) |
13 (−11) |
20 (−7) |
28 (−2) |
26 (−3) |
8 (−13) |
0 (−18) |
−24 (−31) |
−36 (−38) |
−40 (−40) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.35 (34) |
1.27 (32) |
1.29 (33) |
1.34 (34) |
1.33 (34) |
0.55 (14) |
0.52 (13) |
0.84 (21) |
1.02 (26) |
1.24 (31) |
1.06 (27) |
1.37 (35) |
13.18 (334) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.4 (16) |
4.8 (12) |
3.9 (9.9) |
1.2 (3.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
3.5 (8.9) |
9.4 (24) |
29.6 (74.81) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 6.9 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 5.1 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 69.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 11.6 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
People of Scipio
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 465 | — | |
| 1880 | 574 | 23.4% | |
| 1890 | 567 | −1.2% | |
| 1900 | 578 | 1.9% | |
| 1910 | 546 | −5.5% | |
| 1920 | 543 | −0.5% | |
| 1930 | 544 | 0.2% | |
| 1940 | 595 | 9.4% | |
| 1950 | 491 | −17.5% | |
| 1960 | 328 | −33.2% | |
| 1970 | 264 | −19.5% | |
| 1980 | 257 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 291 | 13.2% | |
| 2000 | 290 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 327 | 12.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 332 | 1.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, Scipio had 290 residents living in 112 households. Most of the people were White. About 3.79% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (72.3%) were married couples. About 28.6% of households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.59 people.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 24.8% were under 18 years old. A large portion, 27.2%, were 65 years or older. The average age in Scipio was 46 years.
History of Scipio
Scipio was founded in 1859. It was first called "Round Valley" and later "Graball." The name "Scipio" came from Scipio Africanus Kenner. He was a young lawyer who helped the early settlers get legal ownership of their land.
In 1861, a branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized in the town. There was also once a place called Fort Scipio here.
Historic Buildings
Scipio has several old homes built in the pioneer style. Some of these houses are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites.
- The Peter Quarnberg House
- The Merien and Rosabelle Robins House
- The Thuesen-Petersen House
The Scipio Town Hall was built in 1935. It is also on the Historic Register. This building serves as the town hall and a meeting place for community events. It also has a museum for local history and a Senior Citizens Center.
South of Scipio, you can find the Pharo Village. This is an ancient site from the Fremont culture. It shows how people lived in this area long ago.
Images for kids
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The old Scipio town hall, April 2010
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Location in Millard County and the state of Utah.
See also
In Spanish: Scipio (Utah) para niños
