West Mountain

Census-designated place in Utah County, Utah

Aerial view of West Mountain, Utah
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West Mountain is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Utah County, Utah, with 1,250 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,547 ft (1,386 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Payson, 2.6 miles SE.

About West Mountain

West Mountain is a census-designated place (CDP) in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo–Orem Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the CDP population was 1,250. The town is at the base of West Mountain (site of the West Mountain Observatory) and bears its name.

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$111,791
Median home value
$658,100
Median age
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West Mountain, UT population

West Mountain had 1,250 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,250
Density118 per sq mi (46 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

West Mountain at a glance

StateUtah (UT)
CountyUtah County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,250 (2020)
Land area10.56 sq mi (27.4 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation4,547 ft (1,386 m)
Coordinates40.0518° N, 111.7834° W
ZIP code84655
Census code (GEOID)4983252

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about West Mountain

What county is West Mountain in?

West Mountain is in Utah County, Utah.

What is the population of West Mountain, UT?

1,250 people lived in West Mountain at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of West Mountain, UT?

The ZIP code of West Mountain is 84655.

What is the elevation of West Mountain?

4,547 feet (1,386 m) above sea level.

What towns are near West Mountain?

Payson (2.6 mi), Spring Lake (3.5 mi), Benjamin (4.2 mi), Genola (4.4 mi), Santaquin (5.7 mi).

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