At a Glance
Median Income
$97,348
$34,229 per capita
Home Value
$379,800
Zillow: $451,681
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
1,192/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Nephi Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nephi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nephi a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nephi residents earn a median household income of $97,348 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,229. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 743 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nephi is $379,800 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $451,681. Median rent is $1,010/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Nephi reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,192/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Nephi hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nephi has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,700
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,223/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,348
Per Capita$34,229
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$1,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$854
Housing
A
Home Value$379,800
Rent$1,010
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$451,681
Housing Units2,118
Rent Burden22.9%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property1,192/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault32/100K
Burglary193/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,286/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,140 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 15%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Nephi was founded in 1851.
The median home in Nephi was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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