City safety & data profile

American ForkUT

American Fork, UT is a 28K-resident city in Utah County with a median household income of $98,878.

Utah County, Utah. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for American Fork, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. American Fork has a population larger than 61% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $496,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

28K
Population
Top 39%
By size
$98,878
Median income
$496,700
Median home
7.3%
Poverty rate

The read on American Fork

American Fork posts a median household income higher than 68% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the American Fork area.

Top 32%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near American Fork

Where American Fork income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$98,878 Top 32% higher than 68% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. UT $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading American Fork, UT beyond the headline numbers

American Fork sits inside Utah County, Utah, at roughly 40.38°N, -111.80°W. Population 28,326, $98,878 median household income. Median home value $496,700, median rent $1,697. Poverty rate 7.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: American Fork's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 32.3%, then obesity at 29.9%. 1 hospital in/around American Fork, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for American Fork from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
28,326
American Fork
Median Income
$98,878
+45% vs avg
Median Home Value
$496,700
+118% vs avg
Median Age
28
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Utah County) - American Fork's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
705K+33%
Median Income
$100,671+67%
Median Home Value
$538,700+143%
Poverty Rate
8.7%-38%
Unemployment
3.7%-49%

Economics

Economics indicators for American Fork, UT
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,697/mo
Poverty Rate
7.3% -49% vs avg
Unemployment 3.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 42.8%
Work From Home 18.4%
Public Transit 0.8%

Population

White 82.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
32.3%
Obesity
29.9%
High Blood Pressure
25.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.2%
Physical Inactivity
14.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.2%
Current Asthma
9.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
8.9%
Binge Drinking
8.7%
Diabetes
7.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 73.5%
Annual Checkup 70.1%

Other Measures

Current Smoking
6.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.3%
Stroke
2.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
AMERICAN FORK HOSPITAL
AMERICAN FORK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of American Fork, UT? ▼
American Fork, UT has a population of 28,326 people, located in Utah County, Utah.
What is the median household income in American Fork? ▼
The median household income in American Fork, UT is $98,878 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7.3%.
What is the median home value in American Fork? ▼
The median home value in American Fork, UT is $496,700. Median rent is $1,697/month.
What are the top health concerns in American Fork? ▼
The top health indicators in American Fork include Short Sleep Duration (32.3%), Obesity (29.9%), High Blood Pressure (25.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in American Fork? ▼
American Fork has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in American Fork? ▼
The median age in American Fork, UT is 28 years. 42.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

American Fork, UT is located in Utah County, Utah. With a population of 28K and a $98,878 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the American Fork area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using American Fork's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the American Fork area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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  • Compare American Fork against Utah peers on any ranking lens. Explore Utah

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Utah County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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