Utah
“The Beehive State”
What Makes Utah Beautiful
Utah is a geological wonderland of five national parks, each more breathtaking than the last. From the towering hoodoos of Bryce Canyon and the soaring arches of Arches National Park to the immense chasms of Canyonlands and the narrow slot canyons of Zion, the red-rock landscape feels transported from another planet.
Key Metrics
3.4M
Population
$248.5B
GDP
+8.8%
GDP Growth (5yr)
$86.8K
Median Income
8.5%
Tax Burden
History
Brigham Young leads Mormon pioneers to the Salt Lake Valley
Transcontinental Railroad completed at Promontory Summit
Admitted as the 45th state
Japanese American internment camp established at Topaz
Salt Lake City hosts the Winter Olympic Games
Top Cities
Salt Lake City
200K
State capital; 2002 Winter Olympics; Silicon Slopes
West Valley City
142K
Diverse suburb; USANA Amphitheatre
Provo
116K
Brigham Young University; tech startup hub
West Jordan
116K
South Valley suburb; family community
Orem
100K
Utah Valley University; Silicon Slopes corridor
Economy & Industry
Core Industries
Natural Resources
Energy Portfolio
Budget & Fiscal Health
$25.8B
State Budget
$25.2B
State Revenue
$-0.6B
Fiscal Balance
Social Indicators
8.2%
Poverty Rate
35.5%
College Degree
8.2%
Uninsured
280/100K
Crime Rate
Where is Utah Headed?
GDP Projections ($B)
| Scenario | 1yr | 5yr | 10yr | 25yr | 50yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimistic | $254B | $278B | $312B | $437B | $770B |
| Baseline | $253B | $271B | $296B | $384B | $595B |
| Pessimistic | $251B | $262B | $276B | $323B | $420B |
Political Landscape
R+13