Escalante
City in Garfield County, Utah
Escalante is a city in Garfield County, Utah, with 786 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,820 ft (1,774 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Boulder, 14.3 miles NE.
- 786residents (2020 Census)
- 5,820 ftelevation · 1,774 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.5 km²
- 238 / sq mipopulation density
- 84726ZIP code
About Escalante
Escalante (locally ) is a city in central Garfield County, Utah, United States, located along Utah Scenic Byway 12 (SR-12) in the south-central part of the state. As of the 2020 census, 786 people were living in the city.
The city is named after Silvestre Vélez de Escalante, a Franciscan missionary and a member of the first European expedition into what is now southern Utah.
The nearest towns are Boulder which is 27 miles (43 km) to the northeast on SR-12, and Henrieville, which is 30 miles (48 km) to the southwest on SR-12.
The Escalante Petrified Forest State Park is located west of the city. Sections of the Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument (GSENM) abut much of the city's limits. The Hole-in-the-Rock Road, which begins 5 mi (8.0 km) east of Escalante, is the main access road into the eastern section of GSENM. The road leads to the Canyons of the Escalante, the Devils Garden and the Hole-in-the-Rock.
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Living in Escalante
- Median household income
- $68,750
- Median home value
- $351,900
- Median rent
- $1,656/mo
- Median age
- 59.1
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Escalante had 786 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 786 |
|---|---|
| Density | 238 per sq mi (92 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Escalante at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | Garfield County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 786 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.30 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,820 ft (1,774 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7624° N, 111.5972° W |
| ZIP code | 84726 |
| Official website | escalantecity-utah.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4923750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Escalante
- Boulder14.3 mi NE
- Henrieville26.0 mi SW
- Tropic28.3 mi W
- Cannonville28.8 mi SW
- Bryce Canyon City31.3 mi W
- Antimony31.5 mi NW
- Teasdale36.7 mi N
- Torrey38.8 mi N
- Bicknell40.1 mi N
- Lyman43.8 mi N
- Kingston44.1 mi NW
- Loa44.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Escalante
What county is Escalante in?
Escalante is in Garfield County, Utah.
What is the population of Escalante, UT?
786 people lived in Escalante at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Escalante, UT?
The ZIP code of Escalante is 84726.
What is the elevation of Escalante?
5,820 feet (1,774 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Escalante?
Boulder (14.3 mi), Henrieville (26.0 mi), Tropic (28.3 mi), Cannonville (28.8 mi), Bryce Canyon City (31.3 mi).
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