Editing Enoch, Utah

{{short description|City in Utah, United States}}
{{use mdy dates|date=January 2023}}
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|name                     = Enoch, Utah
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|subdivision_name1        = [[Utah]]
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|subdivision_name2        = [[Iron County, Utah|Iron]]
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|established_date         = May 1851<ref name="Cities and Towns">{{cite web|title=Cities and Towns|url=https://www.ironcounty.net/about/cities-and-towns/|accessdate=29 January 2017|quote=Founded: May 1851; Incorporated: January 10, 1966.}}</ref>
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|founder                  = [[Joel H. Johnson]]
|named_for                = [[Enoch (ancestor of Noah)|Enoch]]
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|population_as_of         = [[2010 United States Census|2010]]
|population_total         = 5803
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|timezone                 = [[Mountain Time Zone|Mountain (MST)]]
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|postal_code              = 84721
|area_code                = [[Area code 435|435]]
|blank_name               = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info               = 49-23200<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31}}</ref>
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|website                  = {{URL|https://www.cityofenoch.org/|cityofenoch.org}}
}}

'''Enoch''' is a city in [[Iron County, Utah|Iron County]], [[Utah]], United States, and is located approximately {{convert|7|mi|0}} northeast of [[Cedar City, Utah|Cedar City]] in the northeast part of [[Cedar Valley (Iron County, Utah)|Cedar Valley]]. The population was 5,803 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]],<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4923200| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Enoch city, Utah| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| accessdate=April 12, 2018| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213114212/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4923200| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref> up from 3,467 at the 2000 census. As of 2018, the estimated population was 7,039.<ref name="USCensusEst2018">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2018.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=September 11, 2019}}</ref>

==History==
Enoch was founded by [[Joel H. Johnson]]. It was originally known as Johnson's Springs and [[Fort Johnson (Utah)|Fort Johnson]].

Enoch was originally settled as part of an iron mission along with [[Cedar City, Utah|Cedar City]] and [[Parowan, Utah|Parowan]]. The area was originally known as "Fort Johnson" and "Johnson Springs", after Joel H. Johnson, the earliest known white settler, who came to the area in 1851 with his family.<ref>{{cite web |title=Utah Travel Center |url=http://www.utahtravelcenter.com/cities/enoch/history.htm |accessdate=29 January 2017 |quote=Joel, Seth, Nephi, and Sextus Johnson were the first settlers in 1851, resulting in the name Fort Johnson and later Johnsons Settlement. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202042354/http://www.utahtravelcenter.com/cities/enoch/history.htm |archive-date=2 February 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 1890, the area's name was changed to "Enoch", to avoid confusion with another settlement in Utah also named Johnson Springs. Enoch was officially incorporated on January 10, 1966, absorbing nearby Grimshawville, Stevensville,<ref>{{GNIS|1432974|Stevensville}}</ref> and Williamsville.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://historyresearch.utah.gov/agencyhistories/348.html |title=Enoch (Utah), agency history<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2006-11-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060923113736/http://historyresearch.utah.gov/agencyhistories/348.html |archive-date=2006-09-23 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The present name is after the [[Order of Enoch]].<ref>{{cite book |title=The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=L7M3AQAAIAAJ&pg=RA1-PA124 |year=1918 |page=124}}</ref>

In June 2011, a new stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was created. There are now the Enoch and Enoch West stakes. The dividing line is Minersville Highway.

In August 2021, the city sustained heavy flooding.<ref name="Trib2021">{{cite web |last1=Bitsóí |first1=Alastair Lee |title=Enoch prepped for floods. It didn't help when the rain came. |url=https://www.sltrib.com/news/2021/08/02/enoch-prepped-floods-it/ |website=The Salt Lake Tribune |access-date=2 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210802212257if_/https://www.sltrib.com/news/2021/08/02/enoch-prepped-floods-it/ |archive-date=2 August 2021 |date=2 August 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="KSL_2021">{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Carter |title=Utah flooding aftermath: Enoch declares emergency; woman rescued from Stockton home |url=https://www.ksl.com/article/50216373/flooding-aftermath-enoch-declares-state-of-emergency-storm-damages-reported-across-utah |website=KSL.com |access-date=2 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210802213151if_/https://www.ksl.com/article/50216373/flooding-aftermath-enoch-declares-state-of-emergency-storm-damages-reported-across-utah |archive-date=2 August 2021 |language=en |date=2 August 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> The mayor of Enoch declared a state of emergency and the [[American Red Cross|Red Cross]] set up a shelter to help citizens who were displaced by flooding in their homes.<ref name="KSL_2021"/> Iron County's emergency management coordinator reported that about 200 homes were damaged.<ref name="Trib2021"/>

On January 4, 2023, [[Killing of the Haight family|a man shot and killed his wife, five children and mother-in-law]] [[Murder–suicide|before]] [[suicide in the United States|killing himself]]. His wife had recently filed for [[divorce in the United States|divorce]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/04/us/enoch-utah-shooting-dead.html|title=8 People, Including 5 Children, Are Found Fatally Shot at Utah Home, Police Say|work=The New York Times|last1=Albeck-Ripka|first1=Livia|last2=Oxenden|first2=McKenna|date=January 4, 2023|accessdate=January 4, 2023}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|18.7|sqkm|order=flip}}, all land. Enoch is bordered to the south by [[Cedar City, Utah|Cedar City]]. [[Interstate 15 in Utah|Interstate 15]] forms the southeastern border of Enoch, with access from Exit 62 to the south and Exit 71 to the northeast. I-15 leads north {{convert|245|mi}} to [[Salt Lake City]] and southwest {{convert|175|mi}} to [[Las Vegas]].

===Climate===
The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the [[Köppen climate classification]] system, Enoch has a [[marine west coast climate]], abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=594043&cityname=Enoch%2C+Utah%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Enoch, Utah]</ref>

In 2021 Enoch experienced heavy flooding after a storm.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-01 |title=Month after devastating flooding hit Enoch, community still working to rebuild |url=https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/month-after-devastating-flooding-hit-enoch-community-still-working-to-rebuild |access-date=2023-01-20 |website=FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU) |language=en}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1900= 58
|1910= 67
|1920= 165
|1930= 161
|1940= 192
|1950= 202
|1970= 120
|1980= 678
|1990= 1947
|2000= 3467
|2010= 5803
|estyear=2019
|estimate=7180
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 3,467 people, 958 households, and 858 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,047.1 people per square mile (404.4/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 1,029 housing units at an average density of 310.8 per square mile (120.0/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 94.78% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.17% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 2.45% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.26% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.40% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.07% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.87% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.54% of the population.

There were 958 households, out of which 59.0% had children under 18 living with them, 79.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.4% were non-families. 8.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.62, and the average family size was 3.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 41.2% under 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 3.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,368, and the median income for a family was $38,085. Males had a median income of $30,215 versus $19,688 for females. The [[per capita income]] was $11,424. About 7.2% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those aged 65 or over.

==Government==
The current city council consists of Mayor Geoffrey Chesnut, with council members David Harris, Richard Jensen, Dave Owens, Katherine Ross, and Shawn Stoor.

The city is organized under a six-member council system of government where the mayor is a non-voting (except in the case of a tie) member. The mayor is charged with the executive duties of the city. Currently, the city has employed a City Manager (Robert Dotson) to handle the day-to-day administration of the city.

==Notable people==
* [[Rose Bascom|Texas Rose Bascom]] (1922–1993), rodeo trick rider, Hollywood actress, hall of fame inductee <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cedarcityutah.com/news/archive/2021/07/24/prc-national-day-of-the-cowboy-southern-utah-cowgirl-cowboy-honored/#.YP4cU-hKiUk|title=National Day of the Cowboy: Southern Utah cowgirl, cowboy honored|date=July 24, 2021 }}</ref>
* [[Joel Hills Johnson]] (1802–1882), inventor, Mormon pioneer, Utah politician, founded the town of Enoch

==See also==
{{portal|Utah}}
* [[List of cities and towns in Utah]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Enoch, Utah}}
* {{official|https://www.cityofenoch.org/}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060923113736/http://historyresearch.utah.gov/agencyhistories/348.html Enoch history]

{{authority control}}
{{Iron County, Utah}}
{{Geographic Location
|Centre    = Enoch
|North     = [[Minersville, Utah|Minersville]]
|Northeast = [[Parowan, Utah|Parowan]]
|East      = 
|Southeast = [[Brian Head, Utah|Brian Head]]
|South     = 
|Southwest = [[Cedar City, Utah|Cedar City]]
|West      = [[Enterprise, Utah|Enterprise]]
|Northwest = {{flagicon|Nevada}} ''[[Great Basin National Park]]''
}}

[[Category:1851 establishments in Utah Territory]]
[[Category:Cities in Iron County, Utah]]
[[Category:Cities in Utah]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1851]]