City profile
Spanish Fork, UT
Utah County · Population 44,946
Spanish Fork is a town in Utah County, UT with about 44,946 residents and a typical home value near $482,000. It is 9 miles from Provo, UT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
30°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
220
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$481,500
Typical monthly housing
$2,824
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
104
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.52%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.55%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.25%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 95/100
Top hazards: Lightning, Wildfire, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
50 mi to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 29% Democratic / 68% Republican
Community
Population
44,946
Black population
0.7%
County
Utah County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸UT is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: drought, air quality
Highlights
- About 44,946 residents
- Typical home value about $482,000
- 9 miles from Provo, UT
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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