Community Guide

Altamont, Utah

Founded as a centralized location for a new high school, the town's name was coined in 1936 by blending those of nearby Altonah and Mount Emmons.

A small-town grocery store with an old theater building.
Upper Country Market in Altamont.

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Location

Population

(2020 U.S. Census)

  • Population: 239
  • Housing Units: 100

Phone & Postal

  • Area Code: 435
  • Tel. Exchange: 454
  • ZIP Code: 84001

Post Office

Gardening Info

  • Hardiness Zone: 5b
  • Average Last Spring Freeze: June 1
  • Average First Fall Freeze: Sept. 22
  • Average Freeze-Free Days: 113.2

Community Info

This Altamont, Utah community guide covers local churches, schools, annual events, parks, cemeteries, government, public services, elections, voter information and emergency information.

Churches

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Schools

Altamont Elementary School

call435-738-1375

Altamont High School

call435-738-1345

Annual Events

Altamont Longhorn Days

news

Celebrated annually around the 24th of July with a parade, pageant and week of activities.

Parks & Cemeteries

Altamont-Mount Emmons Cemetery

Services

Town of Altamont

mailPO Box 57 North
84001, UT 84001
call435-454-3469

Upper Community Recreation District

mailPO Box 385
Altamont, UT 84001

Upper Country Water Improvement District

mailPO Box 406
Altamont, UT 84001
call435-454-3513

Emergency Services

Duchesne County Sheriff's Office

call435-725-4715

Altamont Fire Department