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Best for Safety in Utah

3 cities ranked · Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Top Cities in Utah

  1. #1
    A

    Provo

    Best for Safety score 65 · MoveScore 83

  2. #2
    C

    Salt Lake City

    Best for Safety score 61 · MoveScore 65

  3. #3
    C

    West Jordan

    Best for Safety score 61 · MoveScore 63

Other Utah Rankings

Best Overall Cities in Utah

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Best for Water Quality in Utah

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in Utah

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best for Public Schools in Utah

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Best Fiscal Health in Utah

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Best for Hospital Care in Utah

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Utah ranks highest for best for safety?

Provo, UT ranks #1 in Utah for best for safety with a sub-score of 65/100 (MoveScore 83, grade A).

How many cities in Utah are compared?

3 Utah cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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Utah-specific ranking using the crime sub-score, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.