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Brigham City, UT


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Brigham City, Utah

Introduction to Brigham City, Utah

Brigham City, Utah, in Box Elder county, is 20 miles N of Ogden, Utah and 388 miles W of Denver, Colorado. About 17,411 people live in Brigham City.

Brigham City History

Brigham City was first explored by William Davis, a Mormon pioneer, in 1850. The area was settled in 1851. In 1855, the city was named Box Elder. It was later renamed after Brigham Young, a Mormon leader who gave his last speech in the city in 1877. The city developed economically during World War II. The Bushnell General Hospital, which was built during the war, served as a school for Native Americans and was known as the Intermountain Indian School. The city is the county seat of Box Elder County, which was founded in 1856.

Brigham City and nearby Attractions

  • Brigham City Shopping Center
  • Stinky Springs
  • Golden Spike National Historic Site
  • Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
  • Box Elder Tabernacle
  • Brigham City Museum

Things To Do In Brigham City

The Brigham City Museum, the Golden Spike National Historic Site and the Box Elder Tabernacle provide insight into the history of this area. The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge and Stinky Springs offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities. One can shop at the Brigham City Shopping Center. Rees Park and Brigham Young Park are some of the local parks. The city has numerous churches such as the Brigham City Bible Church, Holy Cross Lutheran Church and the Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Brigham City also celebrates Peach Days every September.

Brigham City Transportation

Salt Lake City International is the nearest major airport.

Brigham City Higher Education

Utah State University, the University of Utah and Weber State University provide programs in higher studies.

High Points

Brigham City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Brigham City Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Brigham City, UT

Comparing Brigham City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old106
Male Share of the Population96
Racial Diversity58
Senior Citizens48
Well-Paid Single Men38
Female Share of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Women28
Age of the Population17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size103
Portion of People Married94

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home95
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use78

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals49
People Living Alone27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime43

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