Nephi is a small town of 6,507 in Utah, with a median household income of $89,026
and a 0.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nephi stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Nephi is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nephi city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.4
Nephi's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nephi costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nephi, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$322,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,040
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$89,026
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Nephi's violent crime rate is 136.0 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
136.0 /100k
Property Crime
734.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Nephi is served primarily by Juab District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Nephi, UT
National Avg
School District
Juab District
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nephi sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 89.5°F in July,
with 13.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.4 inches of snow per year.
Nephi's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nephi roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $322,000 and median rent is $1,040/month.
Nephi's violent crime rate is 136.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 734.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Nephi are operated by Juab District.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.9:1. 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Nephi, UT has a population of 6,507, a median household income of $89,026, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Nephi averages 36.9°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.7 inches
with about 45.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nephi, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84648.
The population of Nephi, Utah is 6,507 with a median age of 31.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nephi: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $322,000, median household income $89,026, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nephi side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.