Saturday, November 22, 2008

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Taylorsville, Utah

       
Total population 58,048 Average January/July temperatures 23.6° / 74.1°
Median home price $ 223,440 Annual Precipitation 16.33 in. /yr.

Taylorsville, Utah

This is a rapidly-growing Salt Lake City suburb.

Cultural Attractions
The Utah Olympic Park and Olympic Oval are both located in the area.
Economy
American Express, Convergys Corp., and Nelson Laboratories call Taylorsville home.
Fun Fact
Taylorsville is one of Utah’s newest cities, with its relatively recent incorporation in 1996.
Geography
This city is centrally located in Salt Lake Valley.
Recreation
Seven parks are within city limits, and state and national parks are easily accessible.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 34.19 ° / 13.09 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 90.3 ° / 57.97 °
Precipitation (?) 16.33 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 34 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 21
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 103
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 223,440
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $48743.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $47452
Maximum state income tax (?) 6.98 %
State sales tax (?) 6.85 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .250 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 30
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 16
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 18
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 80
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 3
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 34
Number of libraries within the county (?) 63
Number of museums within the county (?) 26
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 7
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 58,048
Population density (?) 5,774 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 64.2% growth
Population over 55 (?) 9,938 people
Education (?) 26 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 45
Number of clinics within the county (?) 181
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 59
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