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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 46
Population114,303
Foreign Born8.5%
Population Density2,729people per mi²
Median Age23.7 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
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

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

121/100

21% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Provo, Utah

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $18k$35k
Comfortable $81k$119k
Luxury $113k+$176k+
Elite (Top 5%) $139k+$216k+
Affordability Ratio

53%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean84%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
12
Negative
7

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

3.1mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1mi

Airport

SLC — Salt Lake City International

41.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Lehi, UT

17.7mi

Critical Amenities

Golf2Nearest 2 mi
Camping20Nearest 3.7 mi
Marina6Nearest 4.7 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 25.5 mi
Gun Range6Nearest 3.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$63k+8.4%
16% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$637k
3% below US avg
College Educated
45.0%
29% above US avg
WFH
14.2%
1% below US avg
Homeownership
39.9%
39% below US avg
Median Home
$437k
55% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 78% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
12.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+12.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+42.9%
Homicide
0.01 / 1k Residents62% below state avg
Robbery
0.16 / 1k Residents28% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.99 / 1k Residents25% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.8%
Burglary
0.90 / 1k Residents23% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
9.54 / 1k Residents9% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.66 / 1k Residents30% below 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 Provo, 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 Season169 days238 frost-free
Annual Rainfall19.4"
Elevation4,544 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
C+
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great560 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,729/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D+
Poor13 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 541 mi · coast 560 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$287.9M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityLos Angeles3.9M people are 560 mi away
Nearest Major AirportSLC42 mi away
Distance to State Capital38 miSalt Lake City, UT
Nearest Prison21 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-15T23:40:26.000Z

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