Community Guide

Ioka, Utah

Ioka is a scattered community, located between Highway 40 and Upalco along Utah State Route 87 (the stretch there is called Ioka Lane). Ioka was settled in 1907 and named after a Ute leader.

A green valley with desert buttes in the distance.
A view of Ioka.

Community Facts

  • County: Duchesne
  • Coordinates: 40.2586, -110.1138
  • Elevation: 5,351 ft.
  • Area Code: 435
  • ZIP Code: 84066

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Gardening Info

  • Hardiness Zone: 5b
  • Annual Precipitation: 7.87 in.

1991-2020 precip. normals

Community Life

Churches

The Ioka Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meets in Myton. It’s part of the Roosevelt Stake.

Schools

Ioka is located in the Duchesne County School District.

Community Resources & Public Services

Government, Public & Emergency Services

Ioka is part of the Johnson Water Improvement District. Law enforcement in Ioka is provided by the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office.

Parks & Recreation

Ioka has two cemeteries, both located on the bench south of the community: the Ioka Memorial Park and the Old Ioka Cemetery.

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