Tooele, UT

Tooele, Utah

Tooele, Utah, in Tooele county, is 19 miles SW of West Valley City, Utah (center to center) and 338 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. About 22,502 people people live in Tooele.

The People and Families of Tooele

In Tooele, about 63% of adults are married. Homes in Tooele tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Tooele spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tooele had a median family income of $48,490.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($3,350) in Tooele than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Tooele Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Tooele, about 80% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Tooele, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Tooele, UT

Comparing Tooele 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
Well-Paid Single Women
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
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Tooele Almanac

Tooele Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Tooele Public Libraries

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Tooele Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Tooele 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, Tooele, 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

Tooele Hospitals

MOUNTAIN WEST MEDICAL CENTER
(Proprietary)
2055 NORTH MAIN STREET
(435) 843-3600
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Tooele

Tooele High Schools (2004)

TOOELE HIGH
301 W VINE
435-833-1978
Serves 1,600 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.5

TOOELE HIGH (HOME STUDY)
50 S 200 W
435-833-1975
A Non-traditional School
Serves 18 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18

Tooele Colleges

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