Elmo, Utah

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Population in 2022: 415 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +12.8%
 
Males: 236  (57.1%)
Females: 179  (42.9%)
Median resident age:

39.2 years
Utah median age:

32.1 years

Zip codes: 84521.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,609 (it was $33,750 in 2000)
Elmo:

$64,609
UT:

$89,168

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,749 (it was $12,861 in 2000)

Elmo town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $197,232 (it was $83,100 in 2000)
Elmo:

$197,232
UT:

$499,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $209,149; detached houses: $234,837; mobile homes: $143,698

Median gross rent in 2022: $694.

March 2022 cost of living index in Elmo: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.6%

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  • Races in Elmo, UT (2022)
    • 37975.6%White alone
    • 11823.6%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 183.6%Hispanic

Races in Elmo detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Utah and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Elmo, Utah as of May 08, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Elmo is 184 to 1.


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Ancestries: European (16.8%), English (11.7%), Danish (10.7%), American (5.2%), Swedish (4.1%), Canadian (2.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5694 feet

Land area: 0.62 square miles.

Population density: 674 people per square mile   (low).

Elmo, Utah map

18 residents are foreign born (2.2% Latin America, 1.2% North America).

This town:

3.6%
Utah:

8.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $834 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $952 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Provo, UT (74.2 miles , pop. 105,166).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (305.3 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (411.5 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Cleveland, UT (1.9 miles ),
Huntington, UT (3.0 miles ),
Wellington, UT (3.4 miles ),
Price, UT (3.8 miles ),
West Wood, UT (3.9 miles ),
Carbonville, UT (4.0 miles ),
Castle Dale, UT (4.0 miles ),
Orangeville, UT (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 39.39 N, Longitude: 110.82 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 435

Distribution of median household income in Elmo, UT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Elmo, UT in 2022
Elmo satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $211,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $235,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $98,500
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $89,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $70,400
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $60,700
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $53,100
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $46,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Elmo, UT residents
Average permit cost in Elmo, UT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Utah:

2.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +101 (+37.8%).
Most common industries in Elmo, UT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (17.8%)
  • Educational services (14.0%)
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.4%)
  • Utilities (4.7%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (4.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (28.6%)
  • Construction (21.4%)
  • Utilities (8.6%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Rail transportation (5.7%)
  • Furniture & home furnishing merchant wholesalers (4.3%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (22.0%)
  • Health care (8.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.8%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (6.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Elmo, UT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Extraction workers (9.3%)
  • Electricians (8.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.9%)
  • Registered nurses (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Extraction workers (17.1%)
  • Electricians (15.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (11.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (11.9%)
  • Registered nurses (8.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.8%)
  • Bus drivers (6.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.1%)

Average climate in Elmo, Utah

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 50.9. This is significantly better than average.

City:

50.9
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 2.26. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.26
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 39.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

39.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 3.77. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.77
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Elmo-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Utah state average. It is 2397% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 358.1 miles away from Elmo center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 362.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 358.9 miles away from Elmo center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 395.5 miles away from the city center
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 201.1 miles away from Elmo center
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi) earthquake occurred 479.3 miles away from the city center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Emery County (5) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Elmo topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Elmo:

  • CNS COMMUNITY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; PRICE, UT)
  • CASTLEVIEW DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; PRICE, UT)
  • CASTLE COUNTRY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; PRICE, UT)
  • CASTLEVIEW HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; PRICE, UT)
  • CARBON COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; PRICE, UT)
  • PARKDALE HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; PRICE, UT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elmo:

  • Snow College (about 41 miles; Ephraim, UT; Full-time enrollment: 3,224)
  • Brigham Young University-Provo (about 75 miles; Provo, UT; FT enrollment: 33,525)
  • Utah Valley University (about 78 miles; Orem, UT; FT enrollment: 24,403)
  • Stevens-Henager College-Murray (about 105 miles; Murray, UT; FT enrollment: 6,395)
  • Western Governors University (about 106 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 31,481)
  • Salt Lake Community College (about 107 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 20,797)
  • Westminster College (about 108 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,870)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Elmo Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Elmo: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Emery County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

3.0 people
Utah:

3.1 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

79.4%
Whole state:

75.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

1.5%
Whole state:

4.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

10 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
20 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Elmo:

Marital status in Elmo, UT
  • Never married: 21.6%
  • Now married: 53.7%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 15.7%

For population 25 years and over in Elmo:

  • High school or higher: 95.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.6
Utah average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Elmo, UT (based on Emery County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other8,48322
Evangelical Protestant4034
Catholic1052
None1,985-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Here:

5.79 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
This county:

14.47 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Emery County:

3.86 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.09 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Emery County:

8.1%
State:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.1%
Utah:

23.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.7%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Elmo:

48.0%
Utah:

47.0%

Average BMI:
Elmo:

28.1
Utah:

28.4

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

19.8%
Utah:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Elmo:

8.0%
State:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Utah:

6.8

Overweight people:
Elmo:

33.9%
Utah:

31.9%

General health condition:
Elmo:

57.1%
Utah:

57.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.1%
Utah:

80.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Elmo, UT Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$885
Totals for Government 0$0 4$885

Elmo government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($2.41)
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $91,000 ($219.28)
    Parks and Recreation: $26,000 ($62.65)
    Local Fire Protection: $19,000 ($45.78)
    Regular Highways: $9,000 ($21.69)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $3,000 ($7.23)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($7.23)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $16,000 ($38.55)

Elmo government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $1,000 ($2.41)
    Other: $1,000 ($2.41)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $7,000 ($16.87)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $60,000 ($144.58)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $27,000 ($65.06)
    General Local Government Support: $14,000 ($33.73)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $29,000 ($69.88)
    Property: $26,000 ($62.65)
    Public Utilities Sales: $15,000 ($36.14)

Elmo government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $85,000 ($204.82)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $82,000 ($197.59)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,000 ($7.23)

Strongest AM radio stations in Elmo:

  • KOAL (750 AM; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: EASTERN UTAH BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KSLL (1080 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: AGAINST THE WIND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMTI (650 AM; 10 kW; MANTI, UT; Owner: SANPETE COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTKK (630 AM; 10 kW; SANDY, UT; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJOL (620 AM; 10 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: UNITED MINISTRIES)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KOVO (960 AM; 5 kW; PROVO, UT; Owner: MILLCREEK BROADCASTING LLC)
  • KBEE (860 AM; 10 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKDS (1060 AM; 10 kW; SOUTH SALT LAKE, UT; Owner: HOLIDAY BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elmo:

  • K288AN (105.5 FM; PRICE, UT; Owner: CARBON COUNTY)
  • K220ET (91.9 FM; PRICE, UT; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K208AQ (89.5 FM; PRICE, UT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH)
  • KLGL (97.5 FM; RICHFIELD, UT; Owner: SANPETE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KMXU (105.1 FM; MANTI, UT; Owner: MILLCREEK BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KQMB (102.7 FM; MIDVALE, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)
  • KXRK (96.3 FM; PROVO, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)
  • KTCE (92.3 FM; PAYSON, UT; Owner: MOENKOPI COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWSA (100.9 FM; PRICE, UT; Owner: AGAINST THE WIND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 1.4mTotal length
  • 926Total average daily traffic
  • 212Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,158Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • HORSE CANYON, 2475 West Horse Canyon Road #2 (Lat: 39.420694 Lon: -110.401111), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 55.5 m, Call Sign: WQXI650,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 03/16/2016, Expiration Date: 03/16/2026, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KB7LGF, Grant Date: 06/26/1990, Expiration Date: 06/26/2000, Cancellation Date: 06/27/2002, Registrant: Donald E Jones, Elmo, UT 84521

  • Call Sign: KC7DAV, Licensee ID: L00866346, Grant Date: 04/04/2014, Expiration Date: 06/28/2024, Certifier: Douglas E Ehler, Registrant: Douglas E Ehler, Elmo, UT 84521-0011

  • Call Sign: KK7NFY, Licensee ID: L02679402, Grant Date: 06/27/2023, Expiration Date: 06/27/2033, Certifier: Caleb Jensen, Registrant: Caleb Jensen, 780 West Elmo Rd, Elmo, UT 84521


Most common first names in Elmo, UT among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles388.0 years
George378.3 years
Emma282.5 years
Fred260.0 years
Ina276.5 years
Earl255.5 years
James284.5 years
John261.0 years
Max287.5 years
Patricia246.0 years
Most common last names in Elmo, UT among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jones686.0 years
Brotherson673.5 years
Jensen459.7 years
Erickson486.8 years
Winder480.5 years
Tucker474.7 years
Atwood365.7 years
Cobb358.6 years
Johansen378.9 years
Mortensen371.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Elmo, UT
  • 78.3%Utility gas
  • 14.8%Electricity
  • 5.2%Wood
  • 1.7%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Elmo, UT
  • 61.8%Utility gas
  • 38.2%Electricity


Elmo compared to Utah state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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