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Bountiful, UT

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Bountiful, UT

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 30
Population45,093
Foreign Born2.3%
Population Density3,417people per mi²
Median Age32.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and 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

145/100

45% above national average

B

The Real Cost of Living in Bountiful, Utah

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $23k$44k
Comfortable $95k$140k
Luxury $161k+$250k+
Elite (Top 5%) $190k+$294k+
Affordability Ratio

74%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean92%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
3
Negative
4

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

1.2mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.8mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

1mi

Airport

SLC — Salt Lake City International

8.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Bountiful, UT

1.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf6Nearest 0.8 mi
Camping16Nearest 6.8 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 14.2 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 2.2 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
$104k
38% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.1M
64% above US avg
College Educated
46.6%
33% above US avg
WFH
19.4%
36% above US avg
Homeownership
72.9%
11% above US avg
Median Home
$489k
73% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 67% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
14.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−25.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−12.9%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.23 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.32 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−38.0%
Burglary
1.17 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.49 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.94 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+10Leans Conservative

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Bountiful, 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 Season172 days238 frost-free
Annual Rainfall21.4"
Elevation4,764 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+
Great587 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,417/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D
Poor4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake, Inland Flooding, Lightning, Heat Wave, Strong Wind
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 561 mi · coast 586 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$127.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNorth Las Vegas263k people are 368 mi away
Nearest Major AirportSLC8.3 mi away
Distance to State Capital7.8 miSalt Lake City, UT
Nearest Prison10 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T12:16:27.000Z

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