American Fork, UT

American Fork, Utah

Introduction to American Fork, Utah

American Fork, Utah, in Utah county, is 7 miles NW of Orem, Utah and 342 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is in the Provo-Orem area. There are 21,941 residents in American Fork.

American Fork History

The Ute Indians used the area now known as American Fork as their seasonal fishing and hunting ground. It was first settled in 1850 by the Mormon pioneers. Some of the early settlers of the area include Ira Eldredge, Stephen Chipman, John Eldredge and Arza Adams. It was originally incorporated as Lake City in 1852. In 1860, it was renamed after the American Fork River.

American Fork and nearby Attractions

• American Fork Shopping Center
• Timpanogos Cave National Monument
• North American Museum of Ancient Life
• Deer Creek State Park
• UVSC Woodbury Art Museum
• Utah Lake State Park

Things To Do In American Fork

While in American Fork, one can visit the Park City Museum, the North American Museum of Ancient Life, the Wheeler Historic Farm and the UVSC Woodbury Art Museum. The Timpanogos Cave National Monument is also worth visiting. The Jordanelle State Park, Utah Lake State Park and the Wasatch Mountain State Park provide amenities for several different types of outdoor recreational opportunities.

American Fork Transportation

Salt Lake City International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

American Fork Higher Education

Brigham Young University, the University of Phoenix-Utah Campus and Utah Valley State College are the local centers of higher education.

Comparative Profile of American Fork, UT

Comparing American Fork to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

American Fork Almanac

American Fork Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

American Fork Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, American Fork, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

American Fork Public Libraries

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American Fork Hospitals

AMERICAN FORK HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
170 NORTH 1100 EAST
(801) 855-3300
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in American Fork

American Fork High Schools (2004)

AMERICAN FORK HIGH
510 N 600 E
801-756-8547
Serves 1,414 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.5

SUMMIT HIGH (YIC)
821 E 900 N
801-756-8413
A Non-traditional School
Serves 167 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.9

SUMMIT AT RISK HIGH (YIC)
821 E 900 N
801-756-8413
A Non-traditional School
Serves 29 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

American Fork Colleges

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