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Tooele, Utah

Introduction to Tooele, Utah

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

Tooele History

Tooele was originally inhabited by the Native Americans. According to one tradition was named after an Indian chief. However, others believe that Tooele derived its name from an Indian term meaning rushes and reeds. Permanent settlement began in 1849. Tooele was officially incorporated on 19 June 1853. The Settlement Canyon Dam was completed in 1966 and helped in the agricultural development of the area. The city became the county seat of Tooele County in 1861.

Tooele and nearby Attractions

  • Daughters of Utah Pioneers Pioneer Museum
  • Tooele Valley Railroad Museum
  • Barrick Mining Museum
  • Utah Lake State Park
  • Fort Douglas
  • Antelope Island State Park

Things To Do In Tooele

Tooele includes around 11 parks and sports fields such as the Highland Park, Plat C Park, and Liberty Park. The Oquirrh Hills Golf Course provides excellent facilities for golf enthusiasts. History buffs should visit the local museums like the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Pioneer Museum, Barrick Mining Museum, and Tooele Valley Railroad Museum. It is also worth taking a look around the Pratt Aquatic Center. Local celebrations include Tooele Arts Festival, Tooele County Fair & Livestock Show, and Deseret Peak Stampede and Days.

Tooele Transportation

Salt Lake City International Airport is less than half an hour's drive away.

Tooele Higher Education

One can pursue higher education through University of Phoenix - Utah Campus, University of Utah, Salt Lake Community College, and Brigham Young University.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Tooele, UT

Comparing Tooele 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 Old109
Male Share of the Population93
Racial Diversity58
Well-Paid Single Men48
Female Share of the Population28
Well-Paid Single Women29
Senior Citizens25
Age of the Population15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size103
Portion of People Married92

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Working at Home84
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Affordability of Rents66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals28
People Living Alone28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime42
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