Layton

Layton was settled in the 1850s as an outgrowth of Kaysville and is named after Christopher Layton, a Latter-day Saint settler and leader. It was incorporated as a city in 1920. The creation of Hill Air Force Base to the north in 1940, followed shortly by the United States' entry into World War II, led to a dramatic population increase. The city continued to expand geographically, annexing surrounding parcels of land, including the adjacent town of Laytona and city of East Layton. In 1985, Layton passed Bountiful to become the most populous city in Davis County. Layton is located in the northern portion of the Wasatch Front, approximately 25 miles (40 km) north of Salt Lake City and 15 miles (24 km) south of Ogden. The climate in this area is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. Great Salt Lake effect snow is common in the winter.Layton contributed $1.34 billion worth of retail sales activity in 2014, the second largest market north ofSalt Lake City. It is the seventh largest market in Utah. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 81,773, with 2022 estimates showing a slight increase to 84,665. The U.S. Census Bureau says Layton has a total area of 22.2 square miles (57.4 km²), of which 22.0 square miles of it is land and 0.15 sq miles (0.78 km²) is water.

History

Layton was settled in the 1850s as an outgrowth of Kaysville and is named after Christopher Layton, a Latter-day Saint settler and leader. The town's population increased slowly; up until 1940 it was about 600. The creation of Hill Air Force Base to the north in 1940, followed shortly by the United States' entry into World War II, led to a dramatic population increase. The 1950 census counted 3,456 people. Layton became a city, transformed from a farming town to a residential community. In 1985, Layton passed Bountiful to become the most populous city in Davis County. The city continued to expand geographically, annexing surrounding parcels of land, including the adjacent town of Laytona and city of East Layton. It was made an incorporated town in 1920. It is now a suburban bedroom community, as those not employed at the Air Force base began commuting to the Salt Lake City or Ogden areas. It has a population of more than 3,000 people, making it one of the most densely populated cities in the state. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Layton's population at 3,500 people in 2013. It's the most populated city in Utah, with a population exceeding 3,200 people. The population of the state's capital, Salt Lake, is about 2,800 people, and it is the second most populous county in Utah after Utah's Wasatch County. It also has the third most residents in the U.K. after Utah.

Geography

Layton is located in the northern portion of the Wasatch Front, approximately 25 miles (40 km) north of Salt Lake City and 15 miles (24 km) south of Ogden. It is bordered by Clearfield to the northwest, Hill Air Force Base to the north, South Weber to the northeast, Wasatch Mountains to the east, Kaysville to the south, Great Salt Lake wetlands to the southwest and Syracuse to the west. According to the United States Census Bureau, Layton has a total area of 22.2 square miles (57.4 km²), of which 22.0 square miles is land and 0.15 square miles, or 0.78%, is water. The climate in this area is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. Great Salt lake effect snow is common in the winter. The town has a population of 1,000, with the majority of its residents living in or near the town of Layton. The city is home to the Layton High School, which was founded in 1876. The school is located on a former Mormon settlement. The Layton School District was established in 1878. It was the first high school in the state of Utah, and the last to open in 1883. It has been the site of the Utah High School for more than 50 years, and is now the location of the University of Utah. It also has the Utah State University, which opened in 1881. The university is one of the oldest colleges in the U.S.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 67,311 people, 18,282 households, and 14,771 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,823.9 people per square mile (1,090.1/km²). There were 19,145 housing units at an average density of 924.6 per squaremile (356.9/km 2) The racial makeup of the city was 89.91% White, 1.61% African American, 0.53% Native American, 2.08% Asian, 0,27% Pacific Islander, 3.09% from other races, and 2.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.96% of the population. The median income for a household was $52,128, and the median income. for a family was $57,193. The per capita income was $19,604. About 5.0% of families and 5.6% of those under the age of 18 were below the poverty line. The city is located on the U.S.-Mexico border. It is home to the University of Texas at Austin, which has a campus of the College of Arts and Sciences. It also has the Texas A&M International Airport, which is a major international hub for air and sea travel. It was the site of the World Series football game between the United States and Mexico in the 1980s and 1990s.

Government

The Layton City Council is composed of five members and a mayor. All members are elected by the residents of the City during a municipal election held every two years. The Mayor and Council are responsible for setting city policy and the City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations. As of 2020, the city council members are Tom Day (since 2013), Dawn Fitzpatrick (since 2020), Clint Morris (since 2019), Dave Thomas (since 2019), and Zach Bloxham (since 2021) The city manager has been Alex R. Jensen since 1992. The city has 290 full-time employees. The council meets every first and third Thursday at 7:00 PM in the council chambers. The mayor and council are elected for a four-year term, and terms are staggered. Two members and the mayor are elected at one time, and two years later the other three are elected. The City Manager has been the city manager since 1992 and the council members have been elected for two-year terms, as of 2020. The Council meets on the third and fourth Thursday of the month at 7pm in the Council chambers. There are five city councilmembers and one city manager. The president of the council is Tom Day, who has been in office since 2013 and has served as mayor since 2011. The current city manager is Dawn Fitzpatrick, who was elected in 2012 and has been mayor since 2013. The state of Utah has a population of 2,816. The average income is $50,000.

Education

Layton has an extended branch of Weber State University and is part of the Davis School District. The city has three high schools, five junior high schools and fourteen elementary schools. Layton is home to the Northern Utah Academy of Math, Engineering & Science, an early college charter high school that works in partnership with Weber State.Layton is located on the Weber River, which runs through the center of the city. It is located near the town of Northridge, which is on the eastern edge of the Wasatch Range, and near the city of Layton, which lies on the western side of the Utah River. The town has a population of about 3,000. The average income is about $50,000, and the city has a median household income of about $60,000 and a median home value of $75,500. It has a high school graduation rate of about 80 per cent, and an average high school enrollment of about 1,200 students. The school district has a total of 14 elementary schools and five juniorhigh schools. It also has a number of junior high and high school academies, including North Davis Preparatory Academy, Northridge High School, and Central Davis Junior High. The high school district also has two junior high academies and one junior high high school. The highest school enrollment is about 2,000 students, with the junior high school having a graduation record of about 70 per cent. The elementary schools have an average enrollment of around 1,800 students.

Transportation

I-15 runs northsouth through the center of town and serves Layton with three interchanges. Utah State Route 193 runs eastwest through northern Layton, past the south gate of Hill Air Force Base, connecting U.S. 89 to I-15 in Clearfield. Utah Transit Authority (UTA) provides bus service and FrontRunner commuter rail. FrontRunner's Layton Station is located at the site of the former Union Pacific Layton Depot. The town is located on the western slope of the Wasatch Mountains, adjacent to the Weber Canyon. The city is home to the Layton High School, which was founded in the early 1900s. The school was the first high school in the state of Utah to graduate with a bachelor's degree. It is also the home of the Utah State Museum, which opened in the mid-20th century. The museum is located in the town's historic downtown area, near Lagoon Amusement Park. The Layton Public Library is also located in Layton. The library is open to the public on weekdays, and has a collection of rare books and other items. It also has a small museum collection of historic photographs, including some from the early 20th century, which were donated by members of the local community. It was also the first public library in Utah to publish a book about the history of the town, published in 1929. The book, "The Layton Story", was published by the University of Utah Press, and is available on Kindle.

Points of interest

Layton's major retail district includes the Layton Hills Mall, Cinemark and AMC movie theaters, Davis Conference Center, and "Restaurant Row", nicknamed such due to the large number of national chain restaurants located along its one-mile stretch. Adams Canyon, a popular hiking destination, is located east of Highway 89. Layton Commons Park, Davis Arts Council, Davis County Library Central Branch, Edward A Kenley Centennial Amphitheater, Heritage Museum of Layton, Layton Surf 'N Swim, and Layton High School are nearby. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the church's intention to build a temple in Layton in April 2018. The Layton Utah Temple would become the 19th in Utah. The temple site is located at 1400 E Oak Hills Dr,Layton, UT 84040. All construction is projected to complete in 2023. The total length of the trail is approximately 3.7 miles (6.0 km) out and back. The city center includes the city offices, police station, and courthouse. The City Center also includes the library, park, and surf 'N swim center. The town is home to the Davis County Sheriff's Office, which is located on the east side of the city. It is also home to a number of local charities, such as the American Cancer Society and the Utah Valley Medical Examiner's office, which provides medical records for the community. It also has the Davis-Layton International Airport, which serves as a gateway to the Salt Lake Valley.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Layton, Davis County, Utah = 16.4. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 59. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 81. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Layton = 4.5 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of individuals with a median age of 29 age the population grows by 13.58% in Layton, Davis County, Utah population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 3,634.36 residents per square mile of area (1,403.35/km²). There are average 3.1 people per household in the 21,370 households with an average household income of $63,972 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 6.50% of the available work force and has dropped -4.98% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 23.54%. The number of physicians in Layton per 100,000 population = 131.7.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Layton = 25.3 inches and the annual snowfall = 55.9 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 93. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 226. 92 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 20.8 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 68, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Layton, Davis County, Utah which are owned by the occupant = 71.88%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 19 years with median home cost = $205,130 and home appreciation of -5.26%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $6.13 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $3,277 per student. There are 25.4 students for each teacher in the school, 817 students for each Librarian and 618 students for each Counselor. 9.91% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 20.01% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 7.72% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).