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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 33
Population43,632
Foreign Born2.1%
Population Density2,455people per mi²
Median Age27.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

136/100

36% above national average

B

The Real Cost of Living in Spanish Fork, Utah

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $23k$43k
Comfortable $86k$127k
Luxury $128k+$199k+
Elite (Top 5%) $151k+$234k+
Affordability Ratio

78%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean94%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
38
Positive
35
Poor
2
Negative
2

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Hospital

12 within 20 miles

1.2mi

Airport

SLC — Salt Lake City International

49.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Spanish Fork, UT

0.8mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf4Nearest 3 mi
Camping11Nearest 9.9 mi
Marina0Nearest 16.2 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range4Nearest 3.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$98k+4.8%
31% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1M
58% above US avg
College Educated
38.2%
9% above US avg
WFH
13.8%
3% below US avg
Homeownership
79.2%
21% above US avg
Median Home
$444k
58% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 93% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
7.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−7.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+23.1%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.06 / 1k Residents73% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.35 / 1k Residents74% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−38.6%
Burglary
0.33 / 1k Residents72% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
5.90 / 1k Residents44% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.14 / 1k Residents85% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+14Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Spanish Fork, Utah
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D-
Poor12.1% of income
Property Rights
B-
GoodIJ Grade B-
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Self-sufficient (80% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedCasinos · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season173 days215 frost-free
Annual Rainfall16.2"
Elevation4,633 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great554 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,455/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake, Inland Flooding, Wildfire, Heat Wave, Lightning
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 533 mi · coast 554 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$287.9M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T07:25:44.000Z

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