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Are you thinking of moving or relocating to Provo, Utah? Would you like to know what the quality of life is like living in Provo?
Emily Walburger reports in this review:
WeatherHow much crime?What are the neighborhoods like?What are the people like?
Weather in Provo is widely varied, with hot dry summers and cold snowy winters. Summer temperatures run from the mid 80's to low 90's. Days with strong winds are common, with gusts blowing across the valley floor. Rain is minimal in this dry Utah town, with precipitation averaging only about an inch or so each month. Winters tend to be somewhat less severe in Provo than in Salt Lake, about an hour to the north. Average temperatures in the 20's and 30's are still bound to feel a bit frigid though. Winter months receive anywhere from 6 inches to over a foot of the white powdery stuff each month.Provo is known for its safe communities and family-friendly atmosphere. This does not, however, imply that the city is crime free. Most crime is in the form of thefts and burglaries, a small percentage of these being auto thefts. Owing to a large population of young people, there is also a good amount of vandalism and youth-related disturbances that are reported. A very small number of assaults are recorded every year, however more violent crime is rare in this area.Some of the nicer areas in Provo are located near Provo Parkway and Shadowbrook Drive, as well as Caryhurst and Christmas City neighborhoods. These areas are on the northern side of Provo, close to the majestic Cascade Mountain range. Homes are large and situated on expansive lots that overlook the city. Less desirable areas tend to be more southwest, near W. Center Street and 3100 West. While homes in this area are by no means run down, they are smaller and located in close proximity to Provo Bay, which brings with it an unpleasant smell when the winds blow.Provo folks tend to overwhelmingly white collar, well-educated and conservative. The area has a very large population of Mormons, who are a hard-working, clean cut, stay-out-of trouble bunch. The area is also home to Brigham Young University, an LDS owned college, where young people must adhere to a strict code of conduct in order to attend classes. All these factors make Provo a safe place for young families. The area also has high numbers of professionals and working students, with numerous start-up companies and entrepreneurial businesses.
Downtown AreaRestaurantsSchoolsSingle life
Shopping in Provo is excellent, catering to students and visitors. There is a large downtown mall and a boutique shopping district known as The Riverwoods, with shops, restaurants and large theaters.Hogi Yogi is a popular and locally owned chain that offers made to order subs and salads. The Bombay House is an upscale restaurant offering a wide array of entrees from Indian, Mediterranean, and Asian cultures.Public schools are of high quality in Provo, with small class sizes, and students performing at or above national levels.There is an extensive singles scene in Provo. Being a university town, there are always scheduled events aimed at singles, although non-Mormons may feel that they are in the minority.
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Noise in Provo originates from the nearby Interstate 15. Brigham Young University and its crowds of students also generate a good amount of noise, especially with football games and events at the stadium.When making a comparison, Provo could be considered superior to neighboring Spanish Fork. Spanish Fork is smaller, with few amenities to draw in visitors, and it lacks the numerous shopping outlets that Provo possesses. Provo is also laid out in a visitor-friendly manner, with streets arranged in easy to follow grid system as well as wide driving lanes.
One could make the argument that Salt Lake City is a better place to live than Provo. With many of its residents commuting to Salt Lake for work, Provo requires a lengthy drive to the capital city. Salt Lake also is home to a vastly superior public transit system, something for which residents of Provo must first get to Salt Lake in order to use.
Utah Valley Regional Medical Center is a full service, emergency and critical care hospital run by IHC. It services not only Utah but also the surrounding western regions.Seven Peaks Ice Arena was a venue for the 2002 Olympic games and continues to be a popular tourist draw. Bridal Veil Falls offers great hiking and outdoor recreation, and Utah Lake is a scenic boating retreat. The Annual Freedom Festival supplies annual Fourth of July festivities.
General comments   
Provo has earned itself a few nicknames over the years, like "The Bubble" and "Happy Valley." These describe perfectly the feeling in this town, a feeling of being in a protected little bubble, sheltered from reality. Provo is unlike anywhere else you're likely to have been, and generally is not high on the list of travel hot spots. The atmosphere is one of exclusion, of we-are-our-own-little-society, and may be somewhat off-putting to outsiders. The city is beautiful, however, and has a clean orderly feel to it.   
Provo, Utah population: 112488

How many black people live in Provo? How many white people?
Number of White People95393Percentage of White people84.8%
Number of Black People1280Percentage of Black people1.1%
Number of Hispanic People17998Percentage of Hispanic people15.9%
Number of Asian People6514Percentage of Asian people5.8%
Number of American Indian People1680Percentage of American Indian people1.5%

Note: Numbers may add up to >100% because some people are more than one race.

Provo, Utah

Percent college grads: 40.3%
Percent grad school grads: 12.6%
Unemployment rate: 6.5
Median house value: 212400
Median income: 37892


How many singles in Provo?

Single men ages 20-34Single women ages 20-34Ratio of single men to women age
20-34
15254145671.05men for each woman
Single men ages 35-44Single women ages 35-44Ratio of single men to women age
35-44
85511410.75men for each woman
Single men ages 45-54Single women ages 45-54Ratio of single men to women age
45-54
82811380.73men for each woman


Crimes in Provo, Utah
CrimesAbsolute numbersAverage percentage chance of being a victim in
by typeof crimesOne YearFive Years
Murders20%0%
Robberies270%0%
Aggr. Assault1190%1%
Burglary3701%5%
Auto Theft1030%0%

Weather History for Provo, Utah


Provo, Utah Basic Temperatue and Weather (30 year averages)
MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January00022900000
February00002540000
March00000274000
April00000030000
May00000013000
June00000000273
July00000000031
August00000000724
September000000011190
October000000211000
November000012180000
December000191200000
Average year00041584956515358
How many days and how much precipitation and snow for Provo, Utah?

Number of days of rain
(.1 inch or greater)
total rainfallNumber of days of snow
(.5 inch or greater)
Total snowfall
January51.88613.9
February51.85510.9
March5126
April6213
May5200
June3100
July2000
August2000
September3100
October4200
November4137
December51613
Average year55192657
Realistic temperatures, taking into account precipitation, amount of sunlight during the day, winds during the day, and humidity during hot days.

MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January00310000000
February001216000000
March00072400000
April000014160000
May00000224500
June00000003189
July00000000031
August00000000031
September000000010191
October000030181000
November000171300000
December00292000000
Average year007242541842283772


How many hot humid days a year does Provo, Utah have?
How many cloudy days a year does Provo, Utah have?
How many sunny days a year does Provo, Utah have? How sunny is it?
How many windy days a year does Provo, Utah have? How windy is it?
See below for the answers!
MonthNumber of hot, humid daysNumber of very windy daysNumber of windy daysNumber of somewhat windy daysNumber of calm daysNumber of clear daysNumber of moderately cloudly daysNumber of somewhat cloudy daysNumber of very cloudy days
January000161552715
February00622042712
March012190053911
April03000063910
May0724007498
June019110011584
July06250013682
August018130013682
September00300013474
October001120011486
November00030063811
December00031052714
Average year092139119151055098105


(Note: Humidity, wind, and cloudcover information is based on (a) 30 year averages and in many cases (b) a large nearby weather station. If you're in an area with a lot of "micro climates" actual conditions may vary.)


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Sources of information: Census, FBI Crime Statistics, NOAA
Disclaimer: The information presented here are for the general population, assume the same rate of crime in the future, and an evenly distributed amount of crime throughout the city in question. They are not meant to accurately predict whether one person in particular will be a victim of crime. Percentages are based on the population of the city/town in question, except for burglaries, which are based on the number of households.