Salt Lake City, UT
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 179,868 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Salt Lake City is in northern Utah, on the southeast banks of the Great Salt Lake. It is nestled in a valley adjacent to the Wasatch Mountains.
Cultural Attractions
Temple Square, in downtown Salt Lake City, is a complex of buildings related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is the site of the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle and Assembly Hall.
Recreation
The mountains around Salt Lake City are popular for skiers, hikers, and mountain bikers.
Historical
Salt Lake City was founded in 1847 by a group of Mormons led by Brigham Young.
Economy
Utah has one of the strongest state economies in the United States. Some of the fastest growing sectors are health care, computer networking, and retail.
| Air quality [details] | 104 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 57.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 3,351 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 11 / 23 / 32 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 3 / 3 / 3 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah Health Care | Salt Lake City , UT | Yes |
| LDS Hospital | 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 |
| Cottonwood Hospital Medical Center | Murray , UT | No |
| St. Mark's Hospital | Salt Lake City , UT | No |
| Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital Center | Ogden , UT | No |
| Utah Valley Regional Medical Center | Provo , UT | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Hillside Rehabilitation Center | Salt Lake City, UT | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| 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 |
| Avalon Valley Rehabilitation Center | Salt Lake City, UT | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Christus St Joseph Villa | Salt Lake City, UT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Friendship Villa Care Center | Salt Lake City, UT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Majestic Care And Rehabilitation Center | Salt Lake City, UT | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Utah State Veterans Nursing Home | Salt Lake City, UT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Millcreek Health Center | Salt Lake City, UT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Sugar House Care And Rehab | Salt Lake City, UT | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Woodland Park Rehabilitation And Care Center | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Hazen Nursing Home | West Valley City, UT | Too new to rate | Medicaid |
| Canyon Rim Care Center | Salt Lake City, UT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Wasatch Valley Rehabilitation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Highland Care Center | Salt Lake City, UT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| St Marks Hospital Transitional Care | Salt Lake City, UT | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Murray Care Center | Murray, UT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Paramount Health And Rehabilitation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Aspen Ridge West Transitional Rehab | Murray, UT | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Bennion Care Center | Salt Lake City, UT | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Aspen Park Rehabilitation | Salt Lake City, UT | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
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