Roy is a city in Weber County, in the Ogden-Clearfield metro area.
Roy is encompassed by the West’s hallmark - wide open spaces - and sits comfortably on a natural plateau overlooking the Great Salt Lake.
Roy has carefully planned for the tremendous growth it has experienced, yet still maintains one of the highest greenspace percentages of any city in Utah. Nestled against the Wasatch Range of Rocky Mountains, Roy is a part of what was originally called "The Hub of the West." Thirty miles north of Salt Lake City and its’ international airport, it is only an hour’s flight from virtually all major markets in the West. Roy is also fed by two Interstate systems (I-15 and I-84) and railway service, making the title "Hub of the West" even more appropriate today.
Utah is an outdoor lover’s paradise and Roy is in the heart of it all. Nowhere can the four seasons be appreciated and enjoyed more than in the region surrounding Roy: skiing the "Greatest Snow on Earth," hunting, fishing, camping, backpacking, opportunities galore. Utah is also know for its appreciation for an abundance of cultural activities - the world acclaimed Ballet West and Utah Symphony, as well as, art galleries, museums, plays and much more. Education is a high priority for Utahns, and the universities and college in the region are prized for the quality of education they provide. Nearby Weber State College has been designated a Utah Center for Excellence for space engineering and computer aided training, bringing powerful research, development and business forces together.
The Great Salt Lake The largest lake west of the Mississippi River, the Great Salt Lake could fit the state of Rhode Island comfortably within its shores. It has no outlet to the ocean, therefore its level depends on precipitation. In historic times, the lake level varied from 4,192 feet to 4,212 feet above sea level. Today, the lake level is reported to be around 4,000 feet. The lake is approximately 70 miles long and 30 miles wide. Its average depth is 13 feet. Maximum depth is 34 feet. Only the Dead Sea has a higher salt content that the Great Salt Lake. The salt content varies depending on the lake’s level, but percentages of salt have been as high as 27 percent, eight times saltier than the ocean. This gives the water buoyancy and allows simmers to float without sinking.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $160,281
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $172,824; Detached houses: $185,090; Townhouses or other attached units: $137,298; In 2-unit structures: $97,399; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $70,740; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $125,576; Mobile homes: $44,800
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 35,048. Roy covers 7.60 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 4,436 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 84067 - Area code commonly used in this area: 801
Weather
Roy, UT climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 18.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 31 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Roy is 20.75 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 2.70 Inches.
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