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.
| 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 | 13 |
| Number of middle schools | 3 |
| Number of high schools | 3 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data available. | |||
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens-Henager College--Ogden | Ogden, UT | Unranked | N/A |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | #127, Nat. U. | 28,025 |
| Utah State University | Logan, UT | Tier 3, Nat. U. | 14,893 |
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