Veyo, Utah

Veyo is a census-designated place in western Washington County, Utah, United States,[1] on the edge of the Dixie National Forest. The population was 483 at the 2010 census. The town lies along State Route 18 north of the city of St. George.[3][4]

Veyo, Utah
CDP
Holocene volcano, near State Route 18 south of Veyo in 2008
Holocene volcano, near State Route 18 south of Veyo in 2008
Location in Washington County and the State of Utah
Location in Washington County and the State of Utah
Coordinates: 37°20′34″N 113°42′12″W
CountryUnited States
StateUtah
CountyWashington
Elevation
[1]
4,472 ft (1,363 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total483
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
84782
Area code435
GNIS feature ID2629956[1]

History

Veyo became a distinct community from Gunlock in 1918. One tradition says the community name is an acronym of virtue, enterprise, youth, and order; another says it combines verdure and youth. There is a town of Veyo in Spain that is also referred to as La Peña, which means "rocky outcrop".[5]

Geography

The elevation of Veyo is 4,485 feet (1,367 m).[1]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Veyo has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[6]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
192079—
1930167111.4%
1940114−31.7%
195084−26.3%
2010483—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau[7]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 483 people living in the CDP. There were 193 housing units. The racial makeup of the town was 94.6% White, 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 2.3% from some other race, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

Government

Although Veyo is unincorporated, it has a post office with the ZIP code of 84782.[8]

See also

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Veyo, Utah
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
  3. "MyTopo Maps - Veyo, UT, USA" (Map). mytopo.com. Trimble Navigation, Ltd. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  4. Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '08. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2008, p. 102.
  5. Van Cott, John W. (1990). Utah Place Names: A Comprehensive Guide to the Origins of Geographic Names: A Compilation. Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press. p. 384. ISBN 978-0-87480-345-7. OCLC 797284427. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  6. Climate Summary for Veyo, Utah
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 18 November 2011.
  8. Zip Code Lookup

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