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Tooele, UT

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Tooele, UT

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 37
Population37,265
Foreign Born1.3%
Population Density1,540people per mi²
Median Age32.8 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

108/100

8% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Tooele, Utah

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $19k$35k
Comfortable $66k$97k
Luxury $105k+$163k+
Elite (Top 5%) $124k+$192k+
Affordability Ratio

92%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean87%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
25
Positive
33
Poor
4
Negative
4

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

17mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

16.7mi

Airport

SLC — Salt Lake City International

24.6mi

Post Office

USPS — Riverton, UT

18.5mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf3Nearest 1.3 mi
Camping20Nearest 14.8 mi
Marina0Nearest 13.1 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 18.9 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 1.2 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
$89k+5.5%
18% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1M
53% above US avg
College Educated
18.0%
49% below US avg
WFH
10.9%
24% below US avg
Homeownership
80.6%
23% above US avg
Median Home
$338k
20% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 60% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
19.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−17.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−5.7%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k Residents96% above state avg
Robbery
0.10 / 1k Residents58% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.58 / 1k Residents95% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−29.8%
Burglary
1.07 / 1k Residents9% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
13.64 / 1k Residents30% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.45 / 1k Residents52% 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 Tooele, 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

Hardiness Zone7A~3°F min
Growing Season176 days238 frost-free
Annual Rainfall14.3"
Elevation5,052 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
C-
Weak1,540/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak15 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C+
WeakWildfire
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 552 mi · coast 554 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$26.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNorth Las Vegas263k people are 336 mi away
Nearest Major AirportSLC25 mi away
Distance to State Capital27 miSalt Lake City, UT
Nearest Prison21 mi5 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T10:12:49.000Z

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