Where is Cottonwood Heights Located? - Cottonwood Heights is a city located in the Salt Lake County of Utah, United States. Cottonwood Heights lies between 35.0460537 Degrees North latitudes and 89.689208 Degrees West longitudes.
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Where is Cottonwood Heights Located?
Cottonwood Heights is a city located in the Salt Lake County of Utah, United States. Cottonwood Heights lies between 35.0460537 Degrees North latitudes and 89.689208 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Cottonwood Heights city is 33617 people and the city has a total area of 9.22 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
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Cottonwood Heights, Utah Quick Facts
Field Value
City Cottonwood Heights County Salt Lake County State Utah State Capital Salt Lake City US Region Western United States Latitude 40.6090°N Longitude 111.8105°W Elevation 4,780 ft (1,457 m) Land Area 13.8 sq mi Water Area 0.0 sq mi Total Area 13.8 sq mi Population ~34,000 (2020 Census) Population Density ~2,460 per sq mi ZIP Codes 84047, 84093 Area Code 385, 801 Time Zone Standard Mountain Standard Time (MST) UTC -7 Time Zone Daylight Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) UTC -6 Currency US Dollar (USD) FIPS Code 49-16385 Congressional District 2nd District
Nearby Cities to Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah — 10 mi Northwest
Holladay, Utah — 4 mi North
Midvale, Utah — 6 mi West
South Jordan, Utah — 14 mi Southwest
Sandy, Utah — 5 mi South
Millcreek, Utah — 6 mi North
Riverton, Utah — 16 mi Southwest
West Jordan, Utah — 12 mi West
Park City, Utah — 32 mi Northeast
Tooele, Utah — 38 mi West
Cottonwood Heights, Utah Climate and Weather Overview
Month Avg High (°F) Avg Low (°F) Avg Rainfall (in)
January 37 22 1.4 April 58 36 1.6 July 92 64 0.6 October 64 42 1.2 Annual 62 41 18.0
Climate Attribute Value
Climate Classification (Köppen) Humid Continental (Dfb) Annual Rainfall ~18 inches Annual Snowfall ~50–70 inches Annual Sunshine Days ~220 days Tornado Risk Low
Driving Distances from Cottonwood Heights, Utah
City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
Salt Lake City UT 10 15 min Sandy UT 5 10 min Holladay UT 4 8 min Midvale UT 6 10 min South Jordan UT 14 18 min West Jordan UT 12 15 min Park City UT 32 35 min Provo UT 45 50 min Ogden UT 40 45 min Tooele UT 38 40 min
Transportation and Connectivity in Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Mode Details
Airport Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) Port None (landlocked region) Major Highways US-89, I-215, Wasatch Boulevard corridor Rail/Amtrak Amtrak service available in Salt Lake City Local Transit Utah Transit Authority (UTA) buses and TRAX nearby
I-215 - belt route connecting Cottonwood Heights to Salt Lake Valley suburbs
US-89 - major north-south corridor linking canyon access points and city areas
Wasatch Boulevard - scenic route running along the base of the Wasatch Mountains
Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Landmark Name Type
Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Canyon / Recreation Area Little Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Canyon Mount Olympus Trail Hiking Trail Bell Canyon Trailhead Hiking Area Donut Falls Trail (nearby) Waterfall Trail Wasatch Boulevard Scenic Drive Scenic Route Jordan River Parkway Trail (nearby) Recreation Trail Millcreek Canyon (nearby) Nature Recreation Area
Places to Visit in Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Landmark Name Type
Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway Scenic Drive Solitude Mountain Resort (nearby) Ski Resort Brighton Resort (nearby) Ski Resort Mount Olympus Wilderness Area Wilderness Area Bell Canyon Reservoir Recreation Area Historic Union Fort Area (nearby) Historic Site Downtown Salt Lake City (nearby) Urban Attractions Parleys Canyon Scenic Corridor Scenic Corridor
Colleges and Universities in Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Institution Name Type Level Notable For
University of Utah (near Salt Lake City) Public University Research & Medical Programs Salt Lake Community College Public Community College Career Training & Transfer Programs Westminster University (nearby) Private University Liberal Arts Education
Waterbodies in Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Big Cottonwood Creek, Little Cottonwood Creek, Jordan River, Bell Canyon Creek, Mill Creek
Golf Courses in Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Cottonwood Country Club, Willow Creek Country Club, Mountain Dell Golf Course (nearby), Glenmoor Golf Course (nearby)
Cottonwood Heights, Utah - Key Historical Facts
Cottonwood Heights developed as a residential foothill community along the Wasatch Range.
The area was originally settled by Mormon pioneers who relied on farming and irrigation systems.
It was officially incorporated as a city in 2005 after separating from Salt Lake County governance.
The city’s location made it a natural gateway to Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons.
Outdoor recreation has always shaped its identity, especially skiing and hiking tourism.
Today it is known for suburban living with immediate access to major ski resorts.
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