Spanish Fork, UT

Spanish Fork, Utah

Spanish Fork, Utah, in Utah county, is 8 miles S of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 331 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Provo - Orem metropolitan area. Spanish Fork contains a population of approximately 20,246.

The People and Families of Spanish Fork

In Spanish Fork, about 68% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Spanish Fork, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Spanish Fork.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Spanish Fork had a median family income of $51,209.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Spanish Fork favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Spanish Fork Housing

Spanish Fork has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Spanish Fork, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Spanish Fork, UT

Comparing Spanish 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
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
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
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

Spanish Fork Almanac

Spanish Fork Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Spanish Fork Public Libraries

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Spanish Fork Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Spanish 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

Spanish Fork High Schools (2004)

SPANISH FORK HIGH
99 N 300 W
801-798-4060
Serves 1,763 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.6

LANDMARK HIGH
320 S MAIN
801-798-4030
A Non-traditional School
Serves 185 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

YOUNG PARENTS
624 S 820 E
801-794-0065
A Non-traditional School
Serves 21 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.4

Spanish Fork Colleges

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