Population31,453 (2025 est.)
Valley Towns Beneath A High Plateau Horizon
Sanpete County, UtahManti anchors Sanpete County, where a valley between plateaus supports a network of distinct towns. Limestone, farming and Scandinavian community traditions provide local themes, while the landscape’s Indigenous history reaches much farther back than nineteenth-century settlement and county institutions. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 31,453 residents in Sanpete County, Utah, on July 1, 2025. The county has approximately 1,590 square miles of land, according to the 2020 Census Gazetteer.
Sanpete County at a Glance
Population31,453 (2025 est.)
County SeatManti
Largest CityEphraim
Established1849 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP CodesSee postal resources
Total Area, Including Water1,602 sq mi (total)
Major RoutesSee transportation resources
Area CodesVaries by community
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Latter-day Saint settlers arrived at Manti in 1849, choosing a location associated with a warm spring, limestone and nearby agricultural land. Other towns developed during the following decade, with Scandinavian immigration contributing to community life. The valley also holds evidence of much earlier Indigenous occupation. These histories belong to different periods and should remain distinguishable. The community timeline connects local materials, agricultural work and migration with the development of public institutions, revealing several distinct influences within the shared plateau setting.
Begin in Manti and choose one other valley town for a focused comparison of architecture or community origins. Local interpretation can explain how limestone and farming influenced the built environment. Mountain and plateau outings require separate route planning from a town walk. Use current public destinations and give Indigenous history its own sources, rather than treating the arrival of later settlers as the beginning of the valley's story.
What Shapes Us
Place And Character
Limestone, farming and Scandinavian community traditions provide local themes, while the landscape's Indigenous history reaches much farther back than nineteenth-century settlement and county institutions.
The Local Story
Latter-day Saint settlers arrived at Manti in 1849, choosing a location associated with a warm spring, limestone and nearby agricultural land.
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Begin in Manti and choose one other valley town for a focused comparison of architecture or community origins. Local interpretation can explain how limestone and farming influenced the built environment.
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Four candidates seek Utah's 4th Congressional District seat Utah Public Radio
Oct 30, 2026 • 2 min read
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61-year-old man found deceased after Silver Alert issued in Sanpete County - ABC4 Utah
61-year-old man found deceased after Silver Alert issued in Sanpete County ABC4 Utah
Oct 7, 2026 • 2 min read
Missing Sanpete County man found deceased - Gephardt Daily
Missing Sanpete County man found deceased Gephardt Daily
Oct 7, 2026 • 2 min read
Silver Alert issued for man last seen Sept. 30 in Sanpete County - Gephardt Daily
Silver Alert issued for man last seen Sept. 30 in Sanpete County Gephardt Daily
Oct 6, 2026 • 2 min read
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Government
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Fairview School – Elementary; grades KG-06. 651 E 150 N, 651 E 150 N, FAIRVIEW, UT 84629. 435-427-9204.
Ephraim School – Elementary; grades PK-05. 570 S 300 EAST, EPHRAIM, UT 84627. 435-283-4171.
Fountain Green School – Elementary; grades PK-06. 395 W 100 S, 395 W 100 S, FOUNTAIN GREEN, UT 84632. 435-445-3316.
Moroni School – Elementary; grades PK-06. 98 N 200 W, 98 N 200 W, MORONI, UT 84646. 435-436-8291.
North Sanpete Middle – Middle; grades 07-08. 655 E 100 S, P O BOX 307, MORONI, UT 84646. 435-436-8206.
Mt. Pleasant School – Elementary; grades PK-06. 579 S 400 E, MT PLEASANT, UT 84647. 435-462-2077.
North Sanpete High – High; grades 09-12. 390 E 700 S, MT PLEASANT, UT 84647. 435-462-2452.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Gunnison Valley Hospital – Critical Access Hospitals. 64 East 100 North, Gunnison, UT 84634. 435-528-2114.
Intermountain Health Sanpete Valley Hospital – Critical Access Hospitals. 1100 South Medical Drive, Mount Pleasant, UT 84647. 435-462-4123.
Public Safety
Emergency Services
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Parks & Public Lands
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Trails
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Utilities
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Libraries
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Ephraim Public Library – 30 South Main Street, Ephraim, UT 84627. 435-283-4544.
Gunnison Civic Library – 38 West Center Street, Gunnison, UT 84634. 435-528-3104.
Manti City Library – 02 South Main Street, Manti, UT 84642. 435-835-2201.
Mt. Pleasant Public Library – 24 East Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647. 435-462-3240.
Courts
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DMV
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Transportation
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Postal Services
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Veterans
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GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
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Employment
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USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
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31,453 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
1,602.305 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
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Start with these official Utah resources: DMV office locations; Driver license office locations; Vehicle registration and renewal. Choose the page for the service you need, then check its office or online instructions before making a trip. These links cover state services; they do not establish that every transaction is available at a county office.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
The VA explains how to find and appoint an accredited representative for benefit claims. Contact a representative to confirm availability before appointing them. For education benefits, use the GI Bill application guidance. These are national VA services available to eligible local residents, rather than a listing of county offices.
Search USAJOBS for federal positions and the Apprenticeship Finder for apprenticeship opportunities, using location filters to narrow the results. USAGov job-training guidance points to training programs and state resources. Check each listing for current availability, eligibility and application instructions; a search result does not guarantee an opening in the county.
Latter-day Saint settlers arrived at Manti in 1849, choosing a location associated with a warm spring, limestone and nearby agricultural land. Other towns developed during the following decade, with Scandinavian immigration contributing to community life. The valley also holds evidence of much earlier Indigenous occupation. These histories belong to different periods and should remain distinguishable. The community timeline connects local materials, agricultural work and migration with the development of public institutions, revealing several distinct influences within the shared plateau setting.
Begin in Manti and choose one other valley town for a focused comparison of architecture or community origins. Local interpretation can explain how limestone and farming influenced the built environment. Mountain and plateau outings require separate route planning from a town walk. Use current public destinations and give Indigenous history its own sources, rather than treating the arrival of later settlers as the beginning of the valley's story.
The 2020 Census geography figures record 1,589.931 square miles of land and 12.374 square miles of water in Sanpete County. The county’s total area includes both. These are geographic measurements for that Census vintage, not a measurement of current water levels or public recreation access.
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