American Fork, UT
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 27,999 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Nestled beneath Mount Timpanogos, the city has a four-season climate.
Geography
This northern Utah city sits on the American Fork River, just north of Utah Lake.
Recreation
Fox Hollow Golf Course offers 18 holes of scenic Wasatch Mountain views.
Historical
Before more extensive settlement occurred in 1850, American Fork was a fur-trapping center.
Economy
The Utah Valley Business Park is home to companies such a Dentrix Dental Systems, Twin Labs, and Symantec.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Lower |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 8 |
| Number of middle schools | 3 |
| Number of high schools | 1 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 2 / 2 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timpview High School | Provo, UT | Silver | 1,703 |
| Utah County Academy of Science (UCAS) | Orem, UT | Bronze | 309 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University--Provo | Provo, UT | #113, Nat. U. | 34,174 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | #127, Nat. U. | 28,025 |
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