Providence, UT

Providence, Utah

Providence, Utah, in Cache county, is 34 miles N of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and 383 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 4,377.

The People and Families of Providence

In Providence, about 71% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Providence. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. Providence is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Providence had a median family income of $58,856. Providence is full of successful families and individuals. The city isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. Providence benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Providence residents, with $1,250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Providence Housing

In Providence, 92% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Providence, 91% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Providence; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 18%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Providence, UT

Comparing Providence 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
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
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Providence Almanac

Providence Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Providence Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Providence residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Providence Public Libraries

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Providence Colleges

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