The MOST MORMON Counties In Utah Are…
Writer's Note:
For years, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints were known as "Mormons" or "Members of the Mormon Church." Currently, "Mormons" is not the title they like to be known by. But for the sake of everyone being aware about who we're talking about, I'll be referring to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as "Mormons."
If you've grown up in Utah, you understand the culture. You've probably been raised Mormon, been baptized, went to church activities, or maybe just had a friend that was Mormon. It's part of Utah. It's part of who we are as Utahns. Now, maybe you're starting to have children and you want your children to be living in an area with a higher Mormon population. Or maybe you're just curious about which counties in Utah are the "Most Mormon." This article is for you.
These are the MOST MORMON Counties in Utah!
1. Utah County:
Utah County is home to cities like Provo, Orem, Spanish Fork, Springville, American Fork, and Lehi. With Brigham Young University in Utah County, it comes to nobody's surprise that they're #1 on this list. Utah County has a whopping 72% of the population identifying as Mormon.
2. Cache County:
Coming in at #2 on the list with 64% of the population being Mormon, Cache County. They're home to Logan, Smithfield, and Hyrum. They're known as Utah's leader in dairy products and major producers of hay, alfalfa, and grain. Thanks to all the agriculture in the area, it makes sense why Utah State University is known as the Aggies.
3 (Tie). Juab County:
Juab County has 63% of the population identifying as Mormon. They've got a population of 12,000 people living mostly in Nephi, Eureka, Levan, and Mona. Juab is not pronounced WOB, but instead Jew-Abb. Juab County was also home to The Killers Frontman, Brandon Flowers.
3 (Tie). Millard County:
Tying with Juab County, Millard County also has 63% of the population being Mormon. Fillmore was once the State Capital of Utah from 1851 to 1856. Millard County has other towns like Delta, Scipio, Kanosh, Holden, and Meadow.
5 (Tie). Sanpete County:
If you've been to Manti, Ephraim, Moroni, or Gunnison, then you've been to Sanpete County. They've got 61% of the population Mormon, tying with Morgan County. Sanpete County is known for their Turkeys. This county is among the top ten turkey producing counties in the USA.
5 (Tie). Morgan County:
Tying with Sanpete County is Morgan County. Morgan also has 61% Mormon. This is another agricultural county in Utah. They're especially known for their beef, dairy cattle, sheep, poultry, hay and wheat. The only city in Morgan County that I've even hear of is... Morgan.
7. Box Elder County:
The last one on the list with a 60% Mormon population is Box Elder County. Box Elder County is home to Bear River, Brigham City, and Tremonton. Box Elder County has major history in the United States with the driving of the Golden Spike, which joined the Central Pacific Railroad with the Union Pacific Railroad, which completed the Transcontinental Line.
9 MINDBLOWING Things That Southern Utah STILL Doesn't Have
St. George, Utah has been the #1 fastest growing city for like... the last ten years or something crazy! It's growing like a weed. Everywhere you look there's a new development, or neighborhood. Eventually, I'm sure Hurricane and St. George will just be connected. The population of St. George is over 108,000 people now. But it's still wild that we don't have certain things in town. Like these things:
A Waterpark:
We've had an INCREDIBLY hot July this year, with temperatures reaching over 116 a couple times. We have splash pads, city pools, and lakes, but how do we not have an ACTUAL waterpark yet? I know the Jelly Stone park is getting built by Sand Hollow, but I'm talking a Cowabunga Bay, or a Wet N Wild. COME ON!
Cheesecake Factory:
We've been begging for this one for years. Now, I know it's going to happen for us eventually. I believe. We just need to make it happen. Remember how we bullied Zupas to come to St. George, and they finally did it?! I think that's what we'll do with Cheesecake Factory!
Second Costco Location:
Every time I have to go to Costco, I have to mentally prepare myself for it. The parking lot is going to be a mad house. It's going to be nuts going inside, checkout is going to take a while, the food court is going to give me anxiety, and the line to get out will be long. We DESPERATELY need a second Costco Location! I've heard a rumor that they're eventually planning on bringing a second location to the south side of town by BigShots Golf out in Desert Color!
More Mall Stores:
Forever 21, Urban Outfitters, American Eagle, and Lids are just a few stores that would be AWESOME if we had in St. George. I regularly travel to Vegas to Salt Lake City to stop in at those places. The Red Cliffs Mall has been doing awesome things, and I'm hoping that eventually we an get some of these stores inside.
Nike Outlet:
I have a weakness for Nike Outlet stores. If I ever see one, I HAVE to go inside! There's always deals, and big clearance items. That's another place that I'll always travel to Salt Lake City or Vegas to go to.
Nordstrom Rack:
It's not as expensive as the regular Nordstrom store. You can get a ton of amazing things on sale, but still great Nordstrom quality! If you haven't tried Nordstrom Rack, you seriously need to! I wasn't a believer at first, but I am now.
Sam's Club:
I recently did a poll asking people if they'd rather have a 2nd Costco location or a Sam's Club. The results were HUGE in favor of Sam's Club. I've heard the items are cheaper, and the membership is less expensive too! I've never been into a Sam's Club before, but I'd LOVE to have one here!
Raising Canes:
Raising Canes is a fast food chicken tender restaurant. They're popping up all over the US including tons of locations in both Salt Lake City and Las Vegas! I decided to give it a try and was SO SURPRISED by how much I liked it! It is a little surprising that we don't have one here yet!
Whole Foods:
I'm not much of a healthy eater, but St. George is full of people that are. We have multiple health food stores around town, but we don't have a Whole Foods. I feel like it could definitely compete with the other grocery stores in town, and maybe come out on top as St. George's favorite!
What are some places that YOU are surprised St. George doesn't have yet?!
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