Community Guide

Neola, Utah

Neola is a town of about 500, located in Duchesne County, 10 miles north of Roosevelt. Founded in 1912, Neola's name is said to mean “last move” or “move no more” in a Native American language. Its location was chosen in place of another planned townsite called Packer, located two miles to the east. That plan was scrapped, and Packer's log schoolhouse was moved to Neola.

The town of Neola, Utah with store and houses, set against blue sky, mountains and cottonwood trees.
The town of Neola.

Community Facts

  • County: Duchesne
  • Coordinates: 40.4333, -110.0299
  • Elevation: 6,021 ft.
  • Population: 491
  • Area Code: 435
  • Telephone Exchanges: 353, 824
  • ZIP Code: 84053

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Gardening Info

  • Hardiness Zone: 6a
  • Annual Precipitation: 9.27 in.
  • Average Last Spring Freeze: May 24
  • Average First Fall Freeze: Sept. 27
  • Average Freeze-Free Days: 126.8

1991-2020 precip. normals,
1956-2025 avg. freeze dates

Community Life

Neola is an unincorporated town, located along Utah State Route 121. It serves as a center of community life for residents of Cedarview, Monarch, Montwell, North Crescent and Hayden, who attend Latter-day Saint wards and the elementary school in the town.

Businesses & Services

Kett’s Neola Store is a convenience store and gas station. It features grab-and-go breakfast and lunch, some fishing supplies, basic groceries and gift items.

Churches

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Neola hosts three wards, covering Neola and surrounding communities. The congregations are part of the Roosevelt Utah West Stake.

Schools

Neola Elementary School serves students grades K-5 from Neola and the surrounding area. After fifth grade, students attend school at Roosevelt Jr. High and Union High in Roosevelt. The schools are located in the Duchesne County School District.

Community Resources & Public Services

Government, Public & Emergency Services

The Neola Community Park District is a special service district managing the community’s park and cemeteries. The Neola Water & Sewer District provides drinking water and sewer services in town.

The Neola Fire Department covers the Neola and Monarch areas. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office provides law enforcement for the town.

Parks & Recreation

The Neola Community Park features a rodeo arena, pavilions, playgrounds, sand volleyball pits, a combination basketball-pickleball court, a ball diamond, a disc golf course and RV hookups.

To get to the Neola Cemetery, go one mile north of town, then turn and go one mile west. The older Greenhalgh Cemetery lies three miles north of town.

Events

The Neola 4th of July Rodeo has been a town tradition since 1932. Besides the rodeo, the Neola 4th of July Celebration includes a parade, patriotic program and other activities.

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