Lehi, UT

Lehi, Utah

Introduction to Lehi, Utah

Lehi, Utah, in Utah county, is located 10 miles NW of Orem, Utah (center to center) and is 341 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is considered part of the Provo - Orem metropolitan area. Lehi has a population of 19,028.

Lehi History

The city of Lehi is in Utah County. The area is named in honor of Lehi, the prophet in the Book of Mormon. The area was first settled in the year 1850, by a group of Mormon pioneers. It was formally named Dry Creek. The area was renamed Evansville in 1851, in honor of David Evans, who was a local bishop in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The city was officially incorporated in the year 1852, by legislative act.

Lehi and nearby Attractions

• UVSC Woodbury Art Museum
• Rockport State Park
• Park City Museum
• North American Museum of Ancient Life
• Wheeler Historic Farm
• Wasatch Mountain State Park

Things To Do In Lehi

While at Lehi one can plan a day trip to Farm Country, Children's Discovery Garden at Thanksgiving Point, and Hee Haw Farms, which are among the notable locations in the community. The history buffs must visit Timpanogos Cave National Monument, John Hutchings Museum of Natural History, and North American Museum of Ancient Life that provide absorbing insights into the history of the community. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is located nearby. The city celebrates Lehi Round-Up Festival every year in the month of June.

Lehi Transportation

The nearest major international airport is Salt Lake City International Airport.

Lehi Higher Education

The students in the area can pursue higher studies through Salt Lake Community College, Brigham Young University, and Weber State University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Lehi, UT

Comparing Lehi 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
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

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

Lehi Almanac

Lehi Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Lehi Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lehi, 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

Lehi Public Libraries

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Lehi High Schools (2004)

LEHI HIGH
180 N 500 E
801-768-7000
Serves 1,317 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 25.2

Lehi Colleges

(List of All Utah Colleges)

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