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Best Overall Cities in Utah

6 cities ranked · Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Top Cities in Utah

  1. #1
    A

    Provo

    Best Overall Cities score 83 · MoveScore 83

  2. #2
    C

    LAYTON

    Best Overall Cities score 68 · MoveScore 68

  3. #3
    C

    OGDEN

    Best Overall Cities score 68 · MoveScore 68

  4. #4
    C

    OREM

    Best Overall Cities score 68 · MoveScore 68

  5. #5
    C

    Salt Lake City

    Best Overall Cities score 65 · MoveScore 65

  6. #6
    C

    West Jordan

    Best Overall Cities score 63 · MoveScore 63

Other Utah Rankings

Best for Safety in Utah

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

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 overall cities?

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

How many cities in Utah are compared?

6 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?

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions. 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 composite MoveScore, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.