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 main street with a cafe, church and supermarket.
Altamont Main Street.

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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 Directory

This Altamont, Utah community directory includes such things as local churches, schools, annual events, parks, cemeteries, public services 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

Government & 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 (non-emergency dispatch)

Altamont Fire Department