Kamas, UT

Kamas, Utah

Kamas, Utah, in Summit county, is 29 miles E of Sandy, Utah (center to center) and 338 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 1,274.

The People and Families of Kamas

In Kamas, about 61% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Kamas, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kamas had a median family income of $46,750.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Kamas Housing

In Kamas, 73% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Kamas, 92% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Kamas; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

Kamas strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Kamas, UT

Comparing Kamas to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Kamas Almanac

Kamas Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Kamas Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Kamas residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Kamas, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Kamas High Schools (2004)

SOUTH SUMMIT HIGH
45 S 300 E
435-783-4313
Serves 392 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19

Kamas Colleges

(List of All Utah Colleges)

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