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Area Description

The Utah Valley is home to a diverse business community. Although there are many big name businesses, there are a huge number of entrepreneurs and small businesses. One of the most popular cities in Utah County is Provo, home of the Cougars.

Many graduates find the enterprising atmosphere very agreeable and choose to stay in ever increasing numbers. Due to a large religious population, Utah County has a very low crime rate and consistently ranks one of the safest places to live within the U.S. With the beautiful mountains so near each city, you have multiple places to hike, ski, picnic, and more. The county is mainly a family friendly county so there are many museums, plays, and concerts, especially in the Lehi and Thanksgiving Point area.

Includes Cities/Towns: Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Valley, Eagle Mountain, Elberta, Goshen, Lehi, Lindon, Mapleton, Orem, Payson, Pleasant Grove, Provo, Salem, Santaquin, Saratoga Springs, Spanish Fork, Springville.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   Utah County is only 35 minutes south of Salt Lake City, but it’s a whole new world of exciting activities in Utah. You’ll find activities for every season of the year—including a wide variety of outdoor adventures, scenic drives, arts and entertainment, sports, bird watching and more.

Cultural Activities
There are many cultural activities in the area. For more info go to:http://www.utahvalley.com/things-to-do/

Public transportation
The Salt Lake International Airport is just 45 minutes from downtown Provo. Taxis, limousines, buses, and shuttles provide airport service to the Valley. The Provo Airport provides commercial flights on Allegiant Airlines to and from Mesa/Phoenix, Arizona, Los Angeles, California and Oakland, California.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Utah Transit Authority (UTA) provides over 100 bus routes. UTA also provides light-rail service, airport transportation, service to ski resorts in winter, and door-to-door transportation for disabled passengers.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Utah Valley?

Utah Valley has four distinct seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Utah Valley’s climate is moderate and ranges from 39°F to 92°F. If you are traveling through mountain areas, expect the temperature to be about 20 degrees cooler. There are about 4 ½ to 5 months of snow free weather.
See more info at: http://www.utahvalley.com/about/weather/

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  20 F°  29 F°  38 F°
 Feb  23 F°  34 F°  44 F°
 Mar  31 F°  43 F°  54 F°
 Apr  37 F°  50 F°  63 F°
 May  45 F°  59 F°  73 F°
 Jun  53 F°  68 F°  84 F°
 Jul  60 F°  76 F°  92 F°
 Aug  59 F°  74 F°  90 F°
 Sep  49 F°  65 F°  80 F°
 Oct  39 F°  52 F°  66 F°
 Nov  29 F°  40 F°  50 F°
 Dec  21 F°  30 F°  39 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  28  1
 Feb  0  23  1
 Mar  0  17  0
 Apr  0  8  0
 May  1  1  0
 Jun  8  0  0
 Jul  20  0  0
 Aug  16  0  0
 Sep  3  1  0
 Oct  0  6  0
 Nov  0  19  0
 Dec  0  28  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  2 "  8  18 %
 Feb  2 "  8  21 %
 Mar  2 "  9  24 %
 Apr  2 "  9  27 %
 May  2 "  8  32 %
 Jun  1 "  5  36 %
 Jul  1 "  5  41 %
 Aug  1 "  6  41 %
 Sep  1 "  6  36 %
 Oct  2 "  7  29 %
 Nov  2 "  8  24 %
 Dec  2 "  8  19 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  12 "  18  5
 Feb  9 "  11  4
 Mar  5 "  2  3
 Apr  3 "  0  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  1 "  0  0
 Nov  6 "  4  3
 Dec  11 "  13  5


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Cost of Living for Utah Valley

Utah Valley cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:

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Senior Assistance in Utah Valley

Utah Valley offers the following assistance for seniors:

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Utah Valley Offer For Retirees?

Many opportunities to volunteer and work.

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