Updated April 2026 · 7 cities · 6 data sources
Utah Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Utah has an average safety score of 62.3/100 across 3 cities, above the national average of 61.5/100.
Safest Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo | 65 | B | 369.8 |
| Salt Lake City | 61 | C | 369.8 |
| West Jordan | 61 | C | 494.2 |
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 61 | C | 369.8 |
| West Jordan | 61 | C | 494.2 |
| Provo | 65 | B | 369.8 |
School Quality
Utah cities average a school score of 69.3/100 across 3 cities.
Water Safety
Utah cities average a water safety score of 76/100 across 3 cities.
Cleanest Water
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo | 80 | A | 0 |
| West Jordan | 80 | A | 0 |
| Salt Lake City | 68 | B | 8 |
Most Water Violations
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 68 | B | 8 |
| Provo | 80 | A | 0 |
| West Jordan | 80 | A | 0 |
Hospital Quality
Utah cities have an average hospital quality rating of 4.1/5 across 7 cities with a total of 19 hospitals tracked.
Top-Rated Hospital Cities
| City | Avg Quality | Hospital Count |
|---|---|---|
| Provo | 5/5 | 2 |
| Draper | 5/5 | 1 |
| Salt Lake City | 4/5 | 8 |
| LAYTON | 4/5 | 2 |
| OGDEN | 4/5 | 2 |
City Spending
Utah cities average $12,455.3 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 55.6/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Provo | 85/100 | $7,873 |
| OGDEN | 56/100 | $11,097 |
| LAYTON | 55/100 | $8,008 |
| OREM | 55/100 | $7,841 |
| Salt Lake City | 52/100 | $25,335 |
Biggest Spenders (Per Capita)
| City | Per Capita | Fiscal Score |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $25,335 | 52/100 |
| Draper | $17,488 | 34/100 |
| OGDEN | $11,097 | 56/100 |
| West Jordan | $9,545 | 52/100 |
| LAYTON | $8,008 | 55/100 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Utah has 7 tracked cities with an average safety score of 62.3, school score of 69.3, and water safety score of 76.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Provo is the safest city in Utah with a safety score of 65/100 (Grade B).
OREM has the highest average school score in Utah at 70/100 (Grade B).
Provo has the highest water safety score in Utah at 80/100 with 0 violations.
Provo has the highest fiscal health score in Utah at 85/100 with per-capita spending of $7,873.
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.