Woods Cross, UT

Woods Cross, Utah

Woods Cross, Utah, in Davis county, is 7 miles N of Salt Lake City, Utah (center to center) and 369 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The people of the city are in the Salt Lake City - Ogden metropolitan area. Woods Cross has a population of 6,419.

The People and Families of Woods Cross

In Woods Cross, about 64% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Woods Cross. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. Woods Cross is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woods Cross had a median family income of $51,778.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Woods Cross residents, with $500. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Woods Cross Housing

In Woods Cross, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Woods Cross, 89% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Woods Cross; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Woods Cross, UT

Comparing Woods Cross 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

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
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

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

Crime

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

Woods Cross Almanac

Woods Cross Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Woods Cross Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Woods Cross 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, Woods Cross, 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

Woods Cross High Schools (2004)

WOODS CROSS HIGH
600 W 2200 S
801-402-4500
Serves 1,205 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.3

Woods Cross Colleges

(List of All Utah Colleges)

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