Cannonville, Utah Explained

Official Name:Cannonville, Utah
Settlement Type:Town
Nickname:Shotgun (Before a new family moved in, then they called it Cannonville)
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Utah
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Garfield
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Bill Scoffield
Leader Title1:Clerk
Leader Name1:Tom Shakespear
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1874
Founder:James L. Thompson
Established Title1:Incorporated
Established Date1:1934
Named For:George Q. Cannon
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:6.65
Area Land Km2:6.65
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:2.57
Area Land Sq Mi:2.57
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:186
Population Density Km2:26.03
Population Density Sq Mi:67.42
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation Ft:5886
Coordinates:37.5667°N -112.0517°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:84718
Area Code:435
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:49-10330[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1426344
Pop Est As Of:2019
Population Est:173

Cannonville is a town in Garfield County, Utah, United States, along Utah Scenic Byway 12. As of the 2020 census, the population was 186.[3]

History

Cannonville was laid out in 1874.[4] A post office called Cannonville was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1966.[5] The community bears the name of George Q. Cannon, a Mormon official.[6]

Geography

Cannonville is located near the southern border of Garfield County, in the valley of the Paria River. Via State Route 12 it is east to Henrieville and 5miles north to Tropic. Bryce Canyon National Park is 6miles in a straight line to the west, by road.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.1sqkm, all land.[7]

Climate

The climate in this area features a large daily and annual temperature range, with cold, dry winters and hot summers. Rainfall is highly seasonal, with most precipitation falling during the late-summer monsoon season and average annual precipitation of nine inches. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cannonville has a hot and cold arid desert climate, abbreviated "BWk" on climate maps.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 148 people, 50 households, and 41 families residing in the town. The population density was 119.9 people per square mile (46.5/km2). There were 60 housing units at an average density of 48.6 per square mile (18.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.27% White, 0.68% Pacific Islander, 3.38% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.05% of the population.

There were 50 households, of which 42.0% had children under 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96, and the average family size was 3.34.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.8% under 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 19.6% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.6 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $32,250. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $12,083 for females. The per capita income was $11,481. None of the families and 3.7% of the population lived below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.9% of those over 64.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. August 7, 2020.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  3. Web site: Explore Census Data . 2024-04-11 . data.census.gov.
  4. Book: The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. 81.
  5. Web site: Garfield County . Jim Forte Postal History . 18 October 2015.
  6. News: You name it - there's a town for it . The Deseret News . Jan 22, 1977 . 18 October 2015 . Van Atta, Dale . 15.
  7. Web site: Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Cannonville town, Utah . March 28, 2017 . U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder.