59-513: Washington Terrace , is a city in Weber County , Utah , United States. The population was 9,067 at the 2010 census . It is part of the Ogden – Clearfield , Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area . Washington Terrace had its foundings when it was developed in 1948 from a war time housing project. George Herman Van Leeuwen was instrumental in securing the land from the federal government and acted as
118-577: A graduate or professional degree . As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 231,236 people in the county, organized into 78,784 households and 57,867 families. The population density was 351 people per square mile (136 people/km ). There were 86,187 housing units at an average density of 131 units per square mile (51 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 85.2% White , 1.4% Black or African American , 1.3% Asian , 0.8% Native American , 0.3% Pacific Islander , 6.59% from other races , and 3.0% from two or more races. 16.7% of
177-526: A major renovation in 2006, including the main auditorium and computer upgrades. The opening of the Utah Transportation Association (UTA) FrontRunner commuter rail stop in Clearfield in 2008 helped the city emerge as a centralized location of business, public, and community development. Davis County opened a three-story, 45,000-square-foot office building housing the administrative offices of
236-497: A numerical grid system with an street name difference of 800 corresponding to one mile in a similar vein to Salt Lake County . In April 1947, North Ogden was the first municipality in Weber County to adopt the grid system, resulting in the north/south demarcator (1st Street) being placed in the northern half of the county. The east/west demarcator was selected as Wall Avenue which runs parallel to downtown Ogden. According to
295-450: A single person living alone and 5,175 (5.8%) were two or more people living together. 33,909 (37.8%) of all households had children under the age of 18. 64,756 (72.3%) of households were owner-occupied while 24,839 (27.7%) were renter-occupied . The median income for a Weber County household was $ 71,275 and the median family income was $ 80,961, with a per-capita income of $ 29,186. The median income for males that were full-time employees
354-600: A tie. On September 22, 2016, an EF1 tornado struck the city at approximately 3:30 PM MDT, part of a line of storms that caused moderate damage throughout the Salt Lake City metropolitan area . One person sustained an injury from the tornado. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km), all land. As of the census of 2000, there were 8,551 people, 3,019 households, and 2,267 families residing in
413-608: Is July, and the coldest is January. The average temperature over the year is 53 °F (12 °C). The record high temperature is 108 °F (42 °C), which occurred in July 2002, while the record low is −26 °F (−32 °C), which occurred in January 1937. During mid-winter, strong areas of high pressure often situate themselves over the Great Basin , leading to strong temperature inversions. This causes air stagnation and thick smog in
472-528: Is a county in the U.S. state of Utah . As of the 2020 census , the population was 262,223, making it Utah's fourth-most populous county. Its county seat and largest city is Ogden , the home of Weber State University . The county was named after a fur trapper John Weber. Weber County is part of the Ogden- Clearfield , UT Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the Salt Lake City - Provo - Ogden , UT Combined Statistical Area . The Weber Valley
531-482: Is a manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution center. It is home to more than 70 national and local companies that have a combined workforce of over 7,000 employees. Freeport Center has an excellent transportation network of highways and railroads, and is only 20 miles from the Salt Lake International Airport. Legend Hills Legend Hills is an office development in northern Davis County. Located on
590-433: Is a residential neighborhood that is of note due to its isolation as the southernmost section of the city. It is cut off from the rest of residential Clearfield by The Freeport Center and other businesses, as well as being surrounded by other cities on 3 of the four sides of the area. The presence of Hill Air Force Base has helped in creating two business neighborhoods. Falcon Hill is a 550-acre planned development underway on
649-485: Is a tie vote of the other council members present, when the council is voting on whether to appoint or dismiss the city manager, or on an ordinance that enlarges or restricts the mayor's powers, duties, or functions. The mayor is the chair of the council and presides at all council meetings. The mayor also exercises ceremonial functions for the municipality such as ribbon cuttings and municipal appearances. The mayor may not veto an ordinance, tax levy, or appropriation passed by
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#1732854813243708-502: Is separated from Clearfield City by marshlands, mudflats, and the cities. The metabolic activities of bacteria in the lake result in a phenomenon known as "lake stink", a scent similar to sulfur, once or twice a year for a few hours. The highest mountaintops visible from Clearfield City are Deseret Peak in Tooele County at 11,031 feet (3,362 m), Ben Lomond Peak in Weber County at 9,712 feet (2,960 m), and Thurston Peak, just to
767-486: Is surrounded by the Great Salt Lake to the west and the steep Wasatch Range on the east, although neither of these notable natural landmarks is physically within the city boundaries. Directly encircling Clearfield are the cities/areas of Sunset City to the north, Clinton City to the northwest, Syracuse City and West Point City to the west, Layton City to the south and east, and Hill Air Force Base military installation to
826-581: Is the wettest season (May is the wettest month), while summer is very dry. Snow occurs on average from November to April, producing a total average of 24 inches (61 cm) yearly. The primary source of precipitation in Clearfield City is massive Pacific storms that move in from the Pacific Ocean along the jet stream from approximately October through May. Particularly cold storms have brought measurable snow as early as September and as late as May. After
885-583: The 2020 United States census and 2020 American Community Survey , there were 262,223 people in Weber County with a population density of 429.1 people per square mile (165.7/km ). Among non- Hispanic or Latino people, the racial makeup was 193,889 (73.9%) White , 3,209 (1.2%) African American , 1,394 (0.5%) Native American , 3,603 (1.4%) Asian , 948 (0.4%) Pacific Islander , 1,014 (0.4%) from other races , and 9,424 (3.6%) from two or more races . 48,742 (18.6%) people were Hispanic or Latino. There were 131,864 (50.29%) males and 130,359 (49.71%) females, and
944-677: The Ogden Valley , the watershed of the Ogden River . The county's highest elevation is Willard Peak in the Wasatch Mountains , at 9,763 ft (2,976 m) ASL. The county has an area of 659 square miles (1,710 km ), of which 576 square miles (1,490 km ) is land and 83 square miles (210 km ) (13%) is water. It is the second-smallest county in Utah by land area and third-smallest by total area. Many roads in Weber County are named in
1003-452: The sagebrush and cactus , and homes and farms began to appear throughout the area. Many Clearfield children went to school nearby in Syracuse by walking several miles a day. In 1907, the new Clearfield Elementary School opened its doors to those same children. The school taught first through eighth grades and operated until 1923, when it was destroyed by fire. The new building later acquired
1062-722: The Davis County Health Department in 2010. The Heritage Senior Activity Center closed its Clearfield Community Center location in 2011. It reopened as the North Davis Senior Center in its new location adjacent to the new county health building. In 2012, the former Clearfield Community Center was renamed, becoming the Clearfield Community Arts Center. Located east of the Clearfield City Municipal Building north parking lot,
1121-564: The Pacific train of storms has shut off and the jet stream has retreated far to the north during summer, the primary source of precipitation is afternoon thunderstorms generated by monsoon moisture moving up from the Gulf of California during mid-to-late summer. Although rainfall can be heavy, these storms are usually scattered in coverage and are rarely severe. Clearfield City features large variations in temperatures between seasons. The hottest month
1180-627: The President of the Board of Directors. Due to his role in the organizing of the community, it was proposed to be named VanLeeuwenville, which was voted down for a variety of reasons. The second to last person in America to be executed by firing squad, John Albert Taylor , raped and murdered Charla King in Washington Terrace in 1988. Mayor Mark Allen was chosen by a dice roll when the 2003 election ended in
1239-583: The Weber Valley in 1843 and made maps of the area. The Fremont reports encouraged readers to seek their fortunes in the western frontier. Miles Goodyear was a fur trapper who constructed a way station on the Weber River in 1845. In 1847 he sold it to incoming Mormon pioneers . James Brown purchased and changed the site's name to Brownsville (later changed to Ogden). After the Mormon pioneers began filling out into
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#17328548132431298-404: The average family size was 3.21. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 13.7% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males. The median income for a household in the city
1357-421: The boundaries of the city is 4,314 feet (1,315 m) at the intersection of 1000 West and Antelope Drive on the city's western edge, and the highest is 4,711 feet (1,436 m) at a point that is within the city's northeast corner but physically located on Hill Air Force Base property along Constitution Way in their housing area. (AGRC) The city is located in the north-central portion of Davis County. The county
1416-588: The center is expected to become a hub for art classes, theatre productions, and more. Clearfield City has a total land area of 7.8 square miles (20 km ), and a population of 31,909 as of the 2020 Census, making it the fifth largest city in Davis County, behind Layton, Bountiful, Kaysville, and Syracuse. This creates a population density of 1498.1 people per square kilometer or 3860.5 people per square mile. Clearfield City has an average elevation of 4,327 feet (1,319 m) above sea level . The lowest point within
1475-563: The city manager oversees the city's day-to-day operations, and all employees of the city report to the city manager. The city council appoints and hires the city manager and the city manager reports to the mayor and council. In the six-member council form of government, the council is the legislative body and is therefore primarily responsible for setting policy and adopting a balanced budget. The council enacts laws, appropriates funds, and reviews municipal administration. The city council shall elect one of its members to act as mayor pro tempore during
1534-548: The city. It contains many different retail spaces and business offices in numerous office towers. All areas are easily accessed off Interstate 15, which runs north–south through the eastern edge of the city. The climate of Clearfield City is characterized as humid Continental, with four distinct seasons. Both summer and winter are long, with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters, and with spring and fall serve as brief but comfortable transition periods. The city receives 20.75 inches (527 mm) of precipitation annually. Spring
1593-426: The city. The population density was 4,477.4 people per square mile (1,728.6/km). There were 3,162 housing units at an average density of 1,655.7 per square mile (639.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 89.43% White , 2.25% African American , 0.57% Native American , 1.19% Asian , 0.35% Pacific Islander , 3.93% from other races , and 2.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.88% of
1652-435: The council. Other powers and duties of the mayor in a six-member council form of government can be taken from the mayor and given to either the council or city manager by the adoption of an ordinance by the council. In 1966, such an ordinance was passed in Clearfield City, giving the city manager such powers and duties. By ordinance, therefore, the city manager is the chief executive officer of Clearfield City. This means that
1711-718: The county selected the Democratic Party candidate. Tertiary institutions and organizations of education in Weber County: The two K-12 school districts in the county are Ogden City School District and Weber School District . There is also a state-operated school, Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind . 41°18′N 111°55′W / 41.30°N 111.92°W / 41.30; -111.92 Clearfield, Utah Clearfield ( Shoshone : Gu-ta-nu-a-de , “Place where
1770-509: The county's elongated point exists. The Weber and Ogden rivers and their tributaries run through its valleys. The Weber County Surveyor's office divides the county into two regions, the "Lower Valley" and the "Upper Valley", divided by the ridge of the Wasatch front range south through the county. Lower Valley, adjacent to the Lake, is the county's more populous part. The Upper Valley consists mostly of
1829-563: The county's territory significantly since its 1852 description had it running to the Sierra Nevada mountains in central California. A final adjustment in 1880 concerning the various lands in the Great Salt Lake area brought the county's borders to their present configuration. As of the 1852 description, the original Weber County stretched from California in the west, to the Oregon boundary on
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1888-525: The east of Clearfield at 9,706 feet (2,958 m). Ben Lomond Peak and Thurston Peak are located in the Wasatch Range. The Wasatch Fault is found along the western base of the Wasatch Range and is considered overdue for an earthquake as large as 7.5. Catastrophic damage is predicted in the event of an earthquake, with major damage resulting from the liquefaction of the clay- and sand-based soil. The largest earthquake that has occurred near Clearfield City in
1947-399: The east side of Clearfield, and bordering Interstate 15. Clearfield City has a "six-member council" form of government, with a city manager by ordinance. In this form, the powers of municipal government are vested in a council consisting of six members, one of which is the mayor. The mayor is, except in limited circumstances, a nonvoting member of the council. The mayor votes only when there
2006-507: The facility eventually stretched along the eastern border of Clearfield. The base has since provided many jobs for civilians and is one of Utah's major employers. On the southwestern side of Clearfield, the U.S. Navy installed the Clearfield Naval Supply Depot in 1943. Clearfield was considered a prime location for the depot because of its relative security from enemy attack, nearby air transportation at Hill Air Force Base, and
2065-479: The future state of Utah, the fledgling government (as of 1849 known as State of Deseret ) began a system of government. On January 31, 1850, the legislature provided for the creation of six counties to generally cover the area, named in this order: The county boundaries were better defined by the 1852 Utah Territory legislature. The borders were adjusted by subsequent acts in 1855, 1856, and 1862. The creation of Nevada Territory in 1862 also administratively reduced
2124-465: The name Pioneer School. North Davis Junior High School was built and opened its doors in 1939. The building cost approximately $ 170,000 to build. That first year, there were 18 faculty members and 585 students. Throughout the following years, Clearfield was known as a peaceful farming community. However, the addition of defense installations in the areas changed the agricultural community. Construction began on Hill Field (Hill Air Force Base) in 1940, and
2183-565: The north, to a point in the middle Davis County in the south. As Nevada and the State of Utah evolved, Weber County was trimmed so that it now occupies a stretch of the Wasatch Front , part of the eastern shores of Great Salt Lake , and much of the rugged Wasatch Mountains . The county extends from high in the Wasatch Range in the east into a portion of the Great Salt Lake to the west, where
2242-485: The northeast. There are no major lakes or rivers within the city. There are a few small ponds, mostly at public parks or privately owned property. The only significant waterway in the city is the Weber and Davis Canal along the east and northeast edge of the city, which extends north and south of the city boundaries. The Clearfield Canal Trail parallels the canal for a portion of its trip through Clearfield. The Great Salt Lake
2301-554: The population distribution by age was 72,631 (27.7%) under the age of 18, 157,239 (60.0%) from 18 to 64, and 32,353 (12.3%) who were at least 65 years old. The median age was 32.9 years. There were 89,595 households in Weber County with an average size of 2.93 of which 64,544 (72.0%) were families and 25,051 (28.0%) were non-families. Among all families, 48,636 (54.3%) were married couples , 5,660 (6.3%) were male householders with no spouse, and 10,248 (11.4%) were female householders with no spouse. Among all non-families, 19,876 (22.2%) were
2360-456: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The median income for a household in the county was $ 62,036, and the median income for a family was $ 71,359. Males had a median income of $ 49,081 versus $ 34,954 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 25,275. 12.1% of the population and 8.7% of families were below the poverty line . Out of the total population, 15.4% of those under 18 and 8.5% of those 65 and older lived below
2419-409: The population. There were 3,019 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and
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2478-474: The poverty line. In the 2010 census, 67.0% of people over 16 were in labor, and 33.0% were not in labor. The unemployment rate was 3.2%. The median age was 30.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 99.0 males. As of 2017, the largest self-identified ancestry groups in Weber County, Utah were: Like most of Utah, Weber County voters usually vote Republican. In no national election since 1964 has
2537-401: The proximity of railroads and highways. The dry climate was ideal for storage, and there was a good supply of manpower. Another more modern school, South Clearfield Elementary, was added in 1950 to help keep pace with the growing population. The early winter of 1959 saw the beginnings of Clearfield High School, the first high school in northern Davis County. The Clearfield Naval Supply Depot
2596-454: The recorded past occurred on 12/7/1967 and was 21.5 miles (34.6 km) away in Park City, Utah, and registered at a magnitude of 4.3. The Wasatch Front valley floor is the ancient lakebed of Lake Bonneville, which existed at the end of the last ice age . Several Lake Bonneville shorelines can be distinctly seen on the foothills or benches of nearby mountains. The city's streets, along with
2655-460: The rest of Davis County north of Layton, are laid out on a unified grid plan . Most major streets run very nearly north–south and east–west. Clearfield City is the farthest east on this grid, while Syracuse, West Point, Sunset, Clinton, and Unincorporated Davis County are all located north, west, and south on the same street grid. Clearfield City has many informal neighborhoods, most of which are more business or industrial-related than residential. In
2714-614: The southwestern portion of the city is a large industrial business center called The Freeport Center and the Clearfield Job Corps. Having the Job Corps next to one of the largest industrial centers in Northern Utah allows for on-the-job training for many of the programs offered. The Freeport Center began life in the 1940s as the Clearfield Naval Supply Depot but was phased out in 1962, and private firms began moving in. South Clearfield
2773-503: The temporary absence or disability of the mayor. During such absence or disability, the mayor pro tempore shall possess the powers of mayor, except that the mayor pro tempore shall continue to cast votes as a member of the city council. The election of a mayor pro tempore shall be entered in the minutes of the meeting. The most recent election was held in November, 2023. Dakota Wurth and Megan Ratchford were elected to serve their first terms on
2832-746: The valley from several days to weeks at a time and can result in the worst air-pollution levels in the U.S., reducing air quality to unhealthy levels. Aside from occasional heavy snows in winter, severe weather is very rare. According to the 2020 United States Census, in the city of Clearfield there were 31,909 people in 10,343 households. Some of the state's and Davis County's largest employers are located in Clearfield: Hill Air Force Base , Lifetime Products , Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company , Alliant Techsystems , Clearfield Job Corps ( MTC ), Futura Industries Corporation, and Smith Sport Optics, Inc. Freeport Center The Freeport Center
2891-402: The west and southwest portion of the base that will be on leased federal government land, but all services and buildings will be public in any areas outside the fence line of the base. It is a planned aerospace research complex with space both inside and outside of the base fence line. (Commercial) Legend Hills is an office and retail-oriented business area located in the southeasternmost corner of
2950-565: The wind blows hard”) is a city in Davis County, Utah , United States. The population was 31,909 at the 2020 census . The city grew rapidly during the 1940s, with the formation of Hill Air Force Base , and in the 1950s with the nationwide increase in suburb and "bedroom" community populations and has been steadily growing since then. Clearfield is a principal city of the Ogden –Clearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area , which includes all of Davis, Morgan , and Weber counties. Clearfield
3009-580: Was $ 42,243, and the median income for a family was $ 47,332. Males had a median income of $ 35,938 versus $ 26,406 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,240. About 5.5% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over. Washington Terrace is home to four public schools: Bonneville High School , T.H. Bell Jr. High School, Roosevelt Elementary, and Washington Terrace Elementary. Weber County, Utah Weber County ( / ˈ w iː b ər / WEE -bər )
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#17328548132433068-433: Was $ 53,678 and for females $ 38,512. 8.6% of the population and 5.7% of families were below the poverty line . In terms of education attainment, out of the 158,841 people in Weber County 25 years or older, 13,423 (8.5%) had not completed high school , 46,466 (29.3%) had a high school diploma or equivalency, 59,079 (37.2%) had some college or associate degree , 27,871 (17.5%) had a bachelor's degree , and 12,002 (7.6%) had
3127-523: Was dedicated in December 1999. Clearfield's premier office and commercial center, Legend Hills, is also the largest office development space in north Davis County. The first phase of Legend Hills was built in 2002 on the city's east side, just east of the frontage road along Interstate 15. In 2004, ground was broken for the Clearfield Aquatic Center. In 2005, the old Clearfield City Swimming Pool
3186-448: Was demolished to make way for the new center and for an updated Bernard Fisher Park. The new skate park at Fisher Park was also added the same year. The Clearfield Aquatic Center opened in 2005 adjacent to the newly built North Davis Junior High, which until 2005 had been the oldest standing junior high building in Davis County. An outdoor splash pad feature was added to the Clearfield Aquatic Center in 2006. Clearfield High School underwent
3245-552: Was established in 1966. This facility is located west of the Freeport Center on Antelope Drive. It was established to train unemployed and unskilled youth 16 to 24 years old. Clearfield City dedicated a new city hall building in 1969, and a new state-of-art Clearfield Fire Station opened in 1980, adjacent to city hall. In 1981, Holt Elementary opened in the northwest corner of the city, near Steed Park. The newest Clearfield City Municipal Building, located on 55 South State Street,
3304-411: Was eventually phased out by 1962, but the facility did not stay empty for long. Private firms soon began moving into the large warehouse buildings. The area became known as the Freeport Center and is a major western hub for manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. Hill Field Elementary opened in 1963 and is located just west of the west border of Hill Air Force Base. The Clearfield Job Corps Center
3363-513: Was no water for those early families until wells could be successfully dug. The only water available at first had to be hauled in large barrels from Kays Creek in East Layton. But the great event that did more to transform the bleak Sand Ridge into a fertile garden spot was the coming of the Davis and Weber Counties Canal in 1884. This caused an immediate population boom in the area as people plowed up
3422-433: Was one of the last communities to be settled in the northern part of Davis County (1877). Hunters and Native American warriors knew this land before the first white man settled here. They referred to it as the land of wind and sand. It was the arrival of the railroad that first awakened the area in 1869 and stirred the sleeping Sand Ridge , which it was once known as until the name was later changed to Clearfield. There
3481-502: Was visited by many trappers seeking beavers and muskrats along its streams. One of the first on record reached the area in 1824, traveling from Fort Bridger . He reported that the Bear River flowed into a salt bay. Peter Skene Ogden passed through in 1826, representing the Hudson's Bay Company . He traded in this area for several years, near present-day North Ogden. John C. Frémont explored
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