Orem, UT
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 92,067 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Orem is in north-central Utah, just east of Utah Lake and close to the Wasatch Mountains.
Cultural Attractions
The city hosts the annual Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, one of the largest in the West.
Recreation
Recreational activities within a short drive include winter sports, hiking, and water sports.
Historical
The city was developed in what Utah residents refer to as the "Gentile manner," with farmers building their homesteads along the territorial highway instead of creating city blocks.
Economy
UVSC is the city's largest employer, and the county's third-largest employer.
| Population [details] | 92,067 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 81.1% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 1445.73 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 38.90% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 40.94 °F/13.06 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 89.8 °F/52.57 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 9.07 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 61 |
| Cost of living [details] | 99.8 |
| State sales tax | 4.65% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Las Vegas (339.16 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | SALT LAKE CITY INTERNATIONAL (37.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Movie theaters, Museums |
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