Spanish Fork, UT

Spanish Fork, Utah

Introduction to Spanish Fork, Utah

Spanish Fork, Utah, in Utah county, is located 8 miles S of Provo, Utah (center to center) and is 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.

Spanish Fork History

Spanish Fork was named after the Spanish Fork River. Enoch Reece was the first settler of the city and arrived in 1850. Other early settlers include John H. Reed, William Pace, and John Holt. The Fort Saint Luke was established in the city in 1854 as protection from the Native Americans. The first sawmill of the area was established in 1858 by Archibald Gardner. The city is located in Utah County, which was founded in 1852.

Spanish Fork and nearby Attractions

• Diamond Fork Hot Springs
• Spanish Oaks Golf Course
• Bridal Veil Falls
• UVSC Woodbury Art Museum
• Utah Lake State Park
• Fort Douglas

Things To Do In Spanish Fork

Spanish Fork offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities in the form of Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum, Spanish 8 Movie Theater, Utah Valley Llamas, Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, and Krishna Temple. One can also visit the Diamond Fork Hot Springs. The Bridal Veil Falls is a few minutes' drive away. The Spanish Oaks Golf Course provides excellent facilities for golf enthusiasts.

Spanish Fork Transportation

One can avail air transportation from Salt Lake City International Airport.

Spanish Fork Higher Education

Facilities for higher education can be availed from Utah Valley State College, University of Phoenix - Utah Campus, and Brigham Young University.

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 Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

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 Public Libraries

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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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