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Elk Ridge, UT
City in Utah County, Utah.
Population
4,898
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,675
ZIP codes
0
Elk Ridge and its ZIP codes
Elk Ridge at a glance
- Elk Ridge is about 41 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $143,167 a year, 50% more than the Utah figure of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $614,800 (26% above Utah).
Housing and community stats
Elk Ridge, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$143,167
Poverty rate
1.9%
Median home value
$614,800
Homeownership
98.7%
Bachelor's or higher
38.7%
Median age
32.0
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (608), Dutch Americans (277), Mexican Americans (173).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Utah County. PPP loans are for Elk Ridge.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,559
300,580 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,651
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $3,385 per person
How people get to work
Elk Ridge, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.4%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home22.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elk Ridge, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
409
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
514
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 22°F
20.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elk Ridge, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.8%
U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
6.3%
U.S. 12.8% -6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Elk Ridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland HillsCity | 1.3 mi | 2.6 |
| SalemCity | 2.9 mi | 12.1 |
| Spring LakeCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.6 |
| PaysonCity | 5 mi | 13.2 |
| West MountainCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 10.6 |
| SantaquinCity | 5.9 mi | 10.5 |
| BenjaminCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 8.5 |
| Spanish ForkCity | 7.9 mi | 17.8 |
| GenolaTown | 8.5 mi | 13.8 |
| PalmyraCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 6.6 |
| MapletonCity | 9 mi | 13.3 |
| Lake ShoreCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Rocky RidgeTown | 9.9 mi | 1.7 |
| SpringvilleCity | 11 mi | 14.5 |
| GoshenTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| ElbertaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elk Ridge, UT in?
- Elk Ridge is in Utah County, Utah.
- What is the population of Elk Ridge, UT?
- About 4,898 people live in Elk Ridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elk Ridge?
- Nearby places include Woodland Hills (1.3 mi), Salem (2.9 mi), Spring Lake (3.8 mi), Payson (5 mi), West Mountain (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023