Hooper
cityHooper is a city in Weber County, Utah, located southwest of Ogden and near the Great Salt Lake. As of 2020, the population was 9,087, and current estimates place it around 9,766 in 2026. Known for its classic Western ambiance and friendly residents, Hooper offers a safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environment. Historically an agricultural area, Hooper retains a rural character while experiencing residential and commercial growth. Key industries include technology, healthcare, retail, and education. The city is known for its annual Hooper Tomato Days celebration, which attracts over 8,000 attendees each year. Hooper's distinctive features include its history as an early pioneer settlement, originally named Muskrat Springs, and its incorporation relatively recently in 2000. The city's boundaries extend to include Fremont Island in the Great Salt Lake. Hooper offers a blend of small-town charm with access to the amenities of the Ogden-Clearfield metropolitan area.
Hooper, Utah
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 49-36400
- Country
- United States
- County
- Weber
- Region
- Ogden-Clearfield Metropolitan Area
- Elevation
- 4,242 ft
- Total Area
- 87.99 sq mi
- Land Area
- 26.1 sq mi
- Water Area
- 61.89 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.15833
- Longitude
- -112.25667
- Climate
- Hooper has a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers. The temperature typically varies from 23°F to 92°F.
- Notable Features
- Great Salt Lake · Weber River · Fremont Island
- Neighboring Areas
- West Point · Clinton · West Haven · Roy · Sunset · Syracuse · Clearfield · Riverdale · Washington Terrace · Marriott-Slaterville
- Population (2020)
- 9,087
- Est. Population (2026)
- 9,766
- Median Age
- 36
- Median Income
- $113,333
- Poverty Rate
- 4.38%
- Family Households
- 86.8%
- Owner-Occupied
- 99.4%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The racial composition of Hooper includes 89.83% White, 7.26% Two or more races, 1.16% Other race, 0.81% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.42% Native American, 0.34% Black or African American, and 0.18% Asian.
- Government Type
- Mayor-Council
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 5 members
- School District
- Weber School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Cemetery · Development · Planning and Zoning · Engineering · Building Permits and Forms · Business Licenses
- Economic Profile
- Residential · Agricultural
- Employment Sectors
- Agriculture · Technology · Healthcare · Retail · Education
- School Districts
- Weber School District · Davis School District · Box Elder School District
- Transportation
- U-98 · U-37
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Municipal power · Fiber/broadband
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Ogden Bay Waterfowl Management Area · Great Salt Lake
- Parks & Trails
- Hooper Park
- Founded
- 1854
- Incorporated
- 2000
- Named After
- Captain William Henry Hooper, an early Utah delegate to Congress
- Historical Significance
- Hooper played a key role in early Northern Utah settlement and was an early herd ground for pioneers.
- Key Events
- Settled in 1854 as Muskrat Springs · Became a township in 1997 · Incorporated as a city on November 30, 2000 · First house built in 1854 by William Henry Hooper's herdsmen