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Ephraim
Sanpete County, Utah
ZipCodes
84627
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During the Black Hawk War, which ended in 1868, Ephraim played an large part in protection as the County's most important fort. Fort Ephraim was built next to a sizable Indian settlement. By 1880, the city had become about 90 percent Scandinavian. To help honor the heritage, a Scandinavian Festival was begun in 1976.
Snow College was turned over to the state in 1932 which then began to grow to its present size of approximately 2,500 students (1993-94).
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Scandinavian Days are held each year during Memorial Day weekend.
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Snow College
With Snow College located in the community, the 4,500 residents see their number increased during the school by approximately 2,800 students.
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Economy & Industry
Although the local economy has long been based in agriculture, local Snow College has had a major influence on the area economy in recent years.
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Population Density:
2000 - 1,262 persons per square mile
Median age:
2000 - 20.2 years
Number of Housing Units:
2000 - 1,275
Per capita Income:
2000 - $ 9.624
2009 - $ 13,025
Median House Value:
2000 - $ 116,100
2009 - $ 161,318
Ephraim is located in the Mountain Time Zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.
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