Layton, UT
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 64,348 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Located near the Great Salt Lake, Layton is north of Salt Lake City.
Cultural Attractions
Within the city limits are the Heritage Museum of Layton, which displays artifacts of the county, and the recently-built Edward A Kenly Centennial Amphitheater.
Recreation
The city maintains 11 parks and two trails, and is close to the Great Salt Lake.
Historical
The city's Holmes Creek was once known as "Fiddler Creek," because of the three early pioneers who lived along it and played the fiddle for community dances and parties.
Economy
Hill Air Force Base is the major employer in the city.
| Air quality [details] | 104 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 78.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 378 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 0 / 7 / 23 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 3 / 3 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital Center | Ogden , UT | No |
| LDS Hospital | Salt Lake City , UT | Yes |
| University of Utah Health Care | Salt Lake City , UT | Yes |
| Salt Lake Regional Medical Center | Salt Lake City , UT | No |
| Primary Children's Medical Center | Salt Lake City , UT | Yes |
| St. Mark's Hospital | Salt Lake City , UT | No |
| Cottonwood Hospital Medical Center | Murray , UT | No |
| Logan Regional Hospital | Logan , UT | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Care Clearfield | Clearfield, UT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Thatcher Brook Rehabilitation & Care | Clearfield, UT | Too new to rate | Medicare |
| Manor Care Health Services-South Ogden | Ogden, UT | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mt Ogden Health And Rehabilitation Center | Washington Terrace, UT | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Pine View Transitional Rehab | Ogden, UT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Washington Terrace Care And Rehabilitation Center | Ogden, UT | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Crestwood Care Center | Ogden, UT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mountain View Health Services | Ogden, UT | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Wasatch Care Center | Ogden, UT | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Trinity Mission Health And Rehab Of Roy | Roy, UT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Aspen Care Center | Ogden, UT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Lomond Peak Care And Rehab | Ogden, UT | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Avalon Care Center - Bountiful | Bountiful, UT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Bountiful | Bountiful, UT | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| North Canyon Care Center | Bountiful, UT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| South Davis Community Care Center | Bountiful, UT | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Arlington Hills Healthcare Center | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Brighton Gardens Of Salt Lake | Salt Lake City, UT | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Fairview Care Center - East | Salt Lake City, UT | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Federal Heights Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Salt Lake City, UT | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Utah State Veterans Nursing Home | Salt Lake City, UT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Midtown Manor | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Westside Community Nursing Center | Salt Lake City, UT | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Hillside Rehabilitation Center | Salt Lake City, UT | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Avalon Valley Rehabilitation Center | Salt Lake City, UT | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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