Geography
Orem is in north-central Utah, just east of Utah Lake and close to the Wasatch Mountains.
Cultural Attractions
The city hosts the annual Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, one of the largest in the West.
Recreation
Recreational activities within a short drive include winter sports, hiking, and water sports.
Historical
The city was developed in what Utah residents refer to as the "Gentile manner," with farmers building their homesteads along the territorial highway instead of creating city blocks.
Economy
UVSC is the city's largest employer, and the county's third-largest employer.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 100,244
- Population under 55:
- 85.2%
- Population over 55:
- 14.8%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Las Vegas
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 89°F July High, 13°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $50,070
- Median home price:
- $181,250
- Average property tax:
- N/A
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 6.8%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 3
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 5
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 2/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 15/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 29/3
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 161
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