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Smithfield, UT


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Smithfield, Utah

Introduction to Smithfield, Utah

Smithfield, Utah is located 43 miles N of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and is 386 miles W of Denver, Colorado. It is in Cache County. The population of the city is 7,261.

Smithfield History

Smithfield was first settled in October 1859 by Robert and John Thornley and Seth Langton. Additional settlers arrived in 1860. The area was originally named Summit. It was surveyed by Jessie Fox in March 1860. The area was named in honor of John Glover Smith, the Mormon bishop. A day school was established in Smithfield in 1881. The city is located in Cache County, which was created in 1856.

Smithfield and nearby Attractions

  • Summit Park Golf Course
  • Cache Valley Fun Park
  • Sherwood Hills
  • American West Heritage Center
  • Hyrum State Park
  • Golden Spike National Historic Site

Things To Do In Smithfield

While in Smithfield one can visit the American West Heritage Center, Golden Spike National Historic Site, and Hyrum State Park. The Summit Park Golf Course provides excellent facilities for golf enthusiasts. The Cache Valley Fun Park is also a popular tourist destination. It takes only a few minutes driving to reach the Sherwood Hills. In addition, the city organizes a number of recreational programs and events throughout the year.

Smithfield Transportation

Salt Lake City International Airport is the nearest major air transportation facility.

Smithfield Higher Education

Utah State University, Idaho State University, and Weber State University provide higher education in the area.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySmithfield Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 8%Smithfield Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Smithfield, UT

Comparing Smithfield 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 Old107
Male Share of the Population95
Racial Diversity37
Female Share of the Population26
Well-Paid Single Men25
Senior Citizens24
Well-Paid Single Women16
Age of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size108

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults67
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals27
People Living Alone14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime910
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