West Wood, Utah

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Population in 2010: 844.
Males: 440  (52.2%)
Females: 404  (47.8%)
Median resident age:

30.8 years
Utah median age:

32.1 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,179
West Wood:

$55,179
UT:

$89,168

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,515

West Wood CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $215,696
West Wood:

$215,696
UT:

$499,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $341,061; detached houses: $344,759
March 2022 cost of living index in West Wood: 81.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 26.1%
(26.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 43.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in West Wood, UT (2022)
    • 87187.5%White alone
    • 515.1%Hispanic
    • 444.4%Black alone
    • 171.7%Asian alone

Races in West Wood detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: English (57.1%), American (21.9%), German (5.7%), Italian (3.5%), Irish (2.5%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

16 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.6%
Utah:

8.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,869 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,702 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Provo, UT (62.0 miles , pop. 105,166).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (305.4 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (425.9 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Carbonville, UT (1.1 miles ),
Price, UT (1.4 miles ),
Spring Glen, UT (1.9 miles ),
Helper, UT (2.4 miles ),
Kenilworth, UT (2.5 miles),
Wellington, UT (2.7 miles ),
Elmo, UT (3.9 miles ),
Clear Creek, UT (4.1 miles)

Latitude: 39.61 N, Longitude: 110.84 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 435

Distribution of median household income in West Wood, UT in 2022
Distribution of house value in West Wood, UT in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Utah:

2.5%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 50.9. This is significantly better than average.

City:

50.9
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 2.26. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.26
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 39.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

39.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 3.77. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.77
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

West Wood-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Utah state average. It is 2377% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 343.3 miles away from West Wood center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 357.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 344.8 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 187.1 miles away from the city center
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 396.1 miles away from West Wood center
On 3/18/2020 at 13:09:31, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 7.4 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 102.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Carbon County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near West Wood:

  • CASTLEVIEW HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 1 miles away; PRICE, UT)
  • CASTLEVIEW DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 1 miles away; PRICE, UT)
  • CNS COMMUNITY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 2 miles away; PRICE, UT)
  • CASTLE COUNTRY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; PRICE, UT)

Amtrak station near West Wood:

  • 6 miles: HELPER (1 DEPOT ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Wood:

  • Snow College (about 43 miles; Ephraim, UT; Full-time enrollment: 3,224)
  • Brigham Young University-Provo (about 62 miles; Provo, UT; FT enrollment: 33,525)
  • Utah Valley University (about 66 miles; Orem, UT; FT enrollment: 24,403)
  • Stevens-Henager College-Murray (about 92 miles; Murray, UT; FT enrollment: 6,395)
  • Western Governors University (about 93 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 31,481)
  • Salt Lake Community College (about 94 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 20,797)
  • Westminster College (about 95 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,870)

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Church in West Wood: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Carbon County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.3 people
Utah:

3.1 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

87.2%
Whole state:

75.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.4%
Whole state:

4.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in West Wood:

Marital status in West Wood, UT
  • Never married: 26.2%
  • Now married: 55.1%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 8.2%
  • Divorced: 9.9%

For population 25 years and over in West Wood:

  • High school or higher: 96.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.4%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Utah average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for West Wood, UT (based on Carbon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other11,37032
Catholic4,0914
Evangelical Protestant1,00214
Mainline Protestant3673
Orthodox2801
None4,293-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Carbon County:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Carbon County:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

5.61 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Carbon County:

6.63 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

5.09 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Carbon County:

8.2%
Utah:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Carbon County:

25.1%
Utah:

23.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in West Wood:

  • KOAL (750 AM; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: EASTERN UTAH BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KSLL (1080 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: AGAINST THE WIND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMTI (650 AM; 10 kW; MANTI, UT; Owner: SANPETE COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTKK (630 AM; 10 kW; SANDY, UT; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOVO (960 AM; 5 kW; PROVO, UT; Owner: MILLCREEK BROADCASTING LLC)
  • KBEE (860 AM; 10 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKDS (1060 AM; 10 kW; SOUTH SALT LAKE, UT; Owner: HOLIDAY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJOL (620 AM; 10 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: UNITED MINISTRIES)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Wood:

  • K208AQ (89.5 FM; PRICE, UT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH)
  • K288AN (105.5 FM; PRICE, UT; Owner: CARBON COUNTY)
  • KARB (98.3 FM; PRICE, UT; Owner: EASTERN UTAH BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMXU (105.1 FM; MANTI, UT; Owner: MILLCREEK BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KLGL (97.5 FM; RICHFIELD, UT; Owner: SANPETE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • K220ET (91.9 FM; PRICE, UT; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KQMB (102.7 FM; MIDVALE, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)
  • KXRK (96.3 FM; PROVO, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)
  • KTCE (92.3 FM; PAYSON, UT; Owner: MOENKOPI COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KENZ (107.5 FM; OREM, UT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K264AC (100.7 FM; RURAL UTAH COUNTY, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)
  • KZHT (94.9 FM; PROVO, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K208BZ (89.5 FM; SPANISH FORK, UT; Owner: BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY)
  • KWSA (100.9 FM; PRICE, UT; Owner: AGAINST THE WIND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K244AE (96.7 FM; HELPER, UT; Owner: CARBON COUNTY)

TV broadcast stations around West Wood:

  • K05GX (Channel 5; EAST PRICE, UT; Owner: CARBON COUNTY)
  • K07OQ (Channel 7; EAST PRICE, UT; Owner: CARBON COUNTY)
  • K04IW (Channel 4; EAST PRICE, UT; Owner: CARBON COUNTY)
  • K02OT (Channel 2; EAST PRICE, UT; Owner: CARBON COUNTY)
  • KUTF (Channel 3; PRICE, UT; Owner: PRICE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K07NS (Channel 7; HELPER, UT; Owner: CARBON COUNTY)
  • K09BQ (Channel 9; HELPER, UT; Owner: CARBON COUNTY)
  • K11BV (Channel 11; HELPER, UT; Owner: CARBON COUNTY)
  • K13BZ (Channel 13; HELPER, UT; Owner: CARBON COUNTY)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in West Wood, UT
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in West Wood, UT
  • 100.0%Utility gas


West Wood compared to Utah state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

West Wood on our top lists:

  • #46 on the list of "Top 100 highest located cities (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #88 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in South Africa (population 500+)"
  • #90 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Southern Africa (population 500+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
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