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.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 18 |
| Number of middle schools | 5 |
| Number of high schools | 7 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 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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