About Hooper
Set in the northwestern part of Utah, Hooper is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 9,548.
Officially, Hooper is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 47.33 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 202 residents per square mile.
📰 Hooper News Today
- Sports teams react to not being allowed to use public fields in Hooper due to drought ABC4 Utah · Aug 6
- LaLana Hansen Draper Obituary Jun 3, 2026 Lindquist Mortuary · Jun 3
- Hooper Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Roland "LaMar" Wright Obituary May 7, 2026 Rudd Funeral Home · May 14
- Rising temperatures causing widespread crop failures for Hooper farmers FOX 13 News Utah · Jul 9
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hooper Unique
- Positioned in northwestern Utah, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Utah — one of 334 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,548.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hooper
- Island Buffalo Grill — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Hooper
- Freedom School
- Hooper School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateUtah
TypeCity
Population (2024)9,548
Rank in state#69 of 255
Land area47.33 sq mi
Density202/sq mi
Coordinates41.1626, -112.3420