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.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Lower |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Lower |
| Number of elementary schools | 46 |
| Number of middle schools | 24 |
| Number of high schools | 18 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 1 / 1 / 2 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline High | Salt Lake City, UT | Silver | 1,407 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University--Provo | Provo, UT | #113, Nat. U. | 34,174 |
| Stevens-Henager College--Ogden | Ogden, UT | Unranked | N/A |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | #127, Nat. U. | 28,025 |
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