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West Mountain, UT
Census-designated place in Utah County, Utah.
Population
1,282
Land area
10.6sq mi
People per sq mi
121
ZIP codes
0
West Mountain and its ZIP codes
West Mountain at a glance
- West Mountain is about 3 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $111,791 a year, 17% more than the Utah figure of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $658,100 (34% above Utah).
Housing and community stats
West Mountain, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,791
Poverty rate
1.2%
Median home value
$658,100
Homeownership
90.0%
Bachelor's or higher
32.3%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Swedish Americans (135), German Americans (83), Scottish Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Utah County. PPP loans are for West Mountain.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 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
West Mountain, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled1.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Mountain, 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
90° / 20°F
18.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Mountain, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
8.4%
U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near West Mountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PaysonCity | 1.8 mi | 13.2 |
| Spring LakeCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.6 |
| SantaquinCity | 2.8 mi | 10.5 |
| GenolaTown | 3 mi | 13.8 |
| Elk RidgeCity | 5.6 mi | 2.9 |
| BenjaminCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 8.5 |
| SalemCity | 6.6 mi | 12.1 |
| Woodland HillsCity | 6.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Rocky RidgeTown | 6.9 mi | 1.7 |
| GoshenTown | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake ShoreCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 6.9 |
| PalmyraCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 6.6 |
| ElbertaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| Spanish ForkCity | 10 mi | 17.8 |
| MapletonCity | 13 mi | 13.3 |
| SpringvilleCity | 13 mi | 14.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Mountain, UT in?
- West Mountain is in Utah County, Utah.
- What is the population of West Mountain, UT?
- About 1,282 people live in West Mountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Mountain?
- Nearby places include Payson (1.8 mi), Spring Lake (1.8 mi), Santaquin (2.8 mi), Genola (3 mi), Elk Ridge (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023