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Nephi, UT
City in Juab County, Utah.
Population
6,885
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,258
ZIP codes
0
Nephi and its ZIP codes
Nephi at a glance
- Nephi is about 31 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- The median household income is $106,108, 11% above the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $416,000 (15% below Utah) and median rent is $1,007 a month.
Local data for Nephi, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nephi, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$106,108
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$416,000
Median rent
$1,007/mo
Homeownership
80.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (360), Irish Americans (268), Ecuadorian Americans (168).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Juab County. PPP loans are for Nephi.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,171
4,675 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,463
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$68M
FY 2026, $5,767 per person
How people get to work
Nephi, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nephi, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
193
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
6
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 20°F
13.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nephi, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Nephi
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MonaCity | 8.1 mi | 2.7 |
| LevanTown | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Fountain GreenCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Rocky RidgeTown | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| MoroniCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| GoshenTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| WalesTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| ElbertaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| SantaquinCity | 19 mi | 10.5 |
| GenolaTown | 21 mi | 13.8 |
| FairviewCity | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| Spring LakeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| West MountainCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 10.6 |
| Mount PleasantCity | 23 mi | 2.9 |
| Elk RidgeCity | 23 mi | 2.9 |
| EurekaCity | 23 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nephi, UT in?
- Nephi is in Juab County, Utah.
- What is the population of Nephi, UT?
- About 6,885 people live in Nephi, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nephi?
- Nearby places include Mona (8.1 mi), Levan (9.7 mi), Fountain Green (11 mi), Rocky Ridge (15 mi), Moroni (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023