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Springville, Utah

Introduction to Springville, Utah

Springville, Utah is located 5 miles SE of Provo, Utah (center to center) and is 336 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is in Utah County. The city is part of the Provo - Orem metro area. The population of Springville is 20,424.

Springville History

Springville was first explored by Father Silvestre Vélez de Escalant in 1776. The area was settled in 1850. It was originally known as Hobble Creek. It was renamed Springville for the many freshwater springs of the area. It was incorporated in February 1853. The Springville Museum of Art is the oldest fine arts museum of Utah and was completed in 1937.

Springville and nearby Attractions

  • Springville Museum of Art
  • Hobble Creek Golf Course
  • Bridal Veil Falls
  • Utah Lake State Park
  • North American Museum of Ancient Life
  • Deer Creek State Park

Things To Do In Springville

Springville is home to several parks and open spaces including the Arts Park, Spring Creek Park, Kolob Park, Bird Park, Kelvin Grove, and Big Hollow. The Deer Creek State Park and Utah Lake State Park are in the neighborhood. Springville Museum of Art provides absorbing insights into the history of this area. The Bridal Veil Falls is also worth visiting. Hobble Creek Golf Course provides excellent facilities for golf enthusiasts. Facilities for boating and fishing are offered by Burt Spring Pond. Every year, the city hosts the Art City Days in the month of June.

Springville Transportation

Flights can be availed from Salt Lake City International Airport.

Springville Higher Education

Utah Valley State College, Salt Lake Community College, and Brigham Young University provide facilities for higher education.

Comparative Profile of Springville, UT

Comparing Springville 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 Old1010
Male Share of the Population93
Racial Diversity36
Female Share of the Population28
Well-Paid Single Men25
Senior Citizens24
Well-Paid Single Women16
Age of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size107
Portion of People Married106

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home95
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Affordability of Rents54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals28
People Living Alone15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime33

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