Nephi, UT

Utah

Nephi is a small city in Utah with a population of 6,700. Residents earn $97,348 per year, which is 30% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,700 Population 1,223/sq mi density
$97,348 Median Income $34,229 per capita
$379,800 Home Value $451,681 Zillow
$1,010 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
37 Violent Crime/100K 3,261 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$97,348 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$379,800 home value, $1,010/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K (90% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $97,348
30% higher than US avg
Home Value $379,800
35% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 37/100K
90% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.5%
36% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,010
13% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.4%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

How Nephi Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,700
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,223/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,348
Per Capita$34,229
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$1,506M
Commute19 min

Housing

A
Home Value$379,800
Rent$1,010
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$451,681

Crime

F
Violent37/100K
Property3,261/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary586/100K

Health

Obesity32.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.2%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain13.7 in/yr
Elevation5,140 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+94.7%
School Score5.82

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 15%
Commute19 min
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Is Nephi a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Nephi receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Nephi offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Nephi is $97,348, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Nephi is $379,800, 35% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Nephi is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 37 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,261 per 100,000, 66% above the national average.

Education

21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Nephi experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches, including 45.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Nephi has a population of 6,700 with a density of 1,223 people per square mile. The median age is 31.8 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.2%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Black.

Population

6,700
Total Population
1,223
People / sq mi
31.8yrs
Median Age
18% below US avg
5.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Nephi vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Nephi vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Nephi is $97,348, which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Nephi vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$97,348
30% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,229
Avg Weekly Wage$854
IRS Avg AGI$62,996

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)743
County GDP$1,506M

Business (County)

Restaurants41
Healthcare63
Retail77
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,898
17% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.1 min
Work from Home6.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Nephi is $379,800, 35% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,010 (13% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $451,681.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$379,800
35% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$451,681
Median List Price$465,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$465,000
$/Sq Ft$159
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio97.8%
Price Drops40.6%
Inventory32

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,010
13% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$981
1 Bedroom$1,082
2 Bedrooms$1,313
3 Bedrooms$1,746
4 Bedrooms$2,105

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,898
17% below US avg
Effective Rate0.76%
In Nephi, 32.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.2% report depression. 18.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Nephi vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.4%
1% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure28.0%
Asthma10.9%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.0%
Physical Inactivity18.0%
Depression26.2%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress12.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.4%
Checkup Rate69.3%
Premature Death7,286/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access51.9%
Healthcare Facilities63
Nephi has a violent crime rate of 37 per 100,000 residents, 90% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,261 per 100,000 (66% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Nephi vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent36.6/100K
90% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery36.6/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,260.7/100K
66% above US avg
Burglary586.2/100K
Theft2,546.3/100K
Vehicle Theft128.2/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Nephi has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.7 inches
64% below US avg
Snowfall45.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,140 ft (1,567 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density1,223/sq mi
Coordinates39.7047°N, 111.8334°W
County FIPS49039
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 67.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.3%
D 14.7%

Winner: Republican by 67.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.5%
36% below US avg
High School+94.7%
School Test Score5.82
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,223/sq mi
Total Area5.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities63
Restaurants41
Retail Stores77

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations182
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.1 min
Work from Home6.3%

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