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Layton, Utah

       
Total population 62,716 Average January/July temperatures 21.6° / 74.9°
Median home price $ 239,932 Annual Precipitation 7.59 in. /yr.
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Layton, Utah

This city was once considered to be part of Kayville, Utah.

Cultural Attractions
Within the city limits are the Heritage Museum of Layton, which displays artifacts of the county, and the recently-built Edward A Kenly Centennial Amphitheater.
Economy
Hill Air Force Base is the major employer in the city.
Geography
Located near the Great Salt Lake, Layton is north of Salt Lake City.
Historical
The city's Holmes Creek was once known as "Fiddler Creek," because of the three early pioneers who lived along it and played the fiddle for community dances and parties.
Recreation
The city maintains 11 parks and two trails, and is close to the Great Salt Lake.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 33.02 ° / 10.21 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 90.41 ° / 59.46 °
Precipitation (?) 7.59 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 34 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 14
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 104
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 239,932
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $58728.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $51225
Maximum state income tax (?) 6.98 %
State sales tax (?) 6.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .220 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 12
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 2
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 10
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 57
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 6
Number of libraries within the county (?) 13
Number of museums within the county (?) 5
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 62,716
Population density (?) 3,208 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 76.7% growth
Population over 55 (?) 9,296 people
Education (?) 32 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 7
Number of clinics within the county (?) 32
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 32
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