Sandy

UT

Salt Lake County, Utah

Population 1.2M |Median income $97,494 |13 hospitals

Population
1,196,523
Salt Lake County
Median Income
$97,494
+43% vs avg
Median Home Value
$525,700
+131% vs avg
Median Age
34
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
1.2M+14%
Median Income
$97,494+61%
Median Home Value
$525,700+126%
Poverty Rate
8.1%-36%
Unemployment
3.8%-50%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,592/mo
Poverty Rate
8.1% -43% vs avg
Unemployment 3.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 39.4%
Work From Home 19.7%
Public Transit 2.1%

Population

White 70.3%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 3%
African American 1.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.2%
Obesity
29.9%
High Blood Pressure
27.5%
Physical Inactivity
18.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.5%
Binge Drinking
15.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.6%
Current Asthma
11%
Diabetes
8.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 68.1%
Annual Checkup 69.2%

Other Measures

Current Smoking
8.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.4%
Stroke
2.5%

Hospitals 13 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
4
★★★★
4
★★★
1
★★
1
★
0
Average Rating
4.1/5
Total Hospitals
13
With ER
10
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
SALT LAKE CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
INTERMOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER
MURRAY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
VA SALT LAKE CITY HEALTHCARE - GEORGE E. WAHLEN VA MEDICAL CENTER
SALT LAKE CITY · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★★
LONE PEAK HOSPITAL
DRAPER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
LDS HOSPITAL
SALT LAKE CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH ALTA VIEW HOSPITAL
SANDY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
ST MARK'S HOSPITAL
SALT LAKE CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
RIVERTON HOSPITAL
RIVERTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL-JORDAN VALLEY
WEST JORDAN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL - SALT LAKE
SALT LAKE CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Sandy Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chester and York Counties in South Carolina

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 33m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 34m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Sandy, UT? ▼
Sandy, UT has a population of 1,196,523 people, located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
What is the median household income in Sandy? ▼
The median household income in Sandy, UT is $97,494 per year. The poverty rate is 8.1%.
What is the median home value in Sandy? ▼
The median home value in Sandy, UT is $525,700. Median rent is $1,592/month.
What are the top health concerns in Sandy? ▼
The top health indicators in Sandy include Short Sleep Duration (35.2%), Obesity (29.9%), High Blood Pressure (27.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Sandy? ▼
Sandy has 13 hospitals with an average rating of 4.1/5 stars. 10 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Sandy? ▼
The median age in Sandy, UT is 34 years. 39.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Sandy, UT is located in Salt Lake County, Utah. With a population of 1.2M and a median household income of $97,494, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 13 hospitals with an average rating of 4.1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Sandy area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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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 (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Salt Lake County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.