174 years in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
- 1852Cedar Fort is settled
- 2009Far Distant Mount Timpanogos (Center)
A town of 176, settled in 1852. Public schools that outperform most of Utah.
The 3 things Cedar Fort does most differently from other towns.
2009 · Far Distant Mount Timpanogos (Center)In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Cedar Fort. Another town gets a different order.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 97% of U.S. communities.
The public schools Cedar Fort’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 75% of Utah’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley School | PK–6 | 106 | B+ |
Most working residents leave Cedar Fort for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Salt Lake City (14%), Lehi (13%) and Eagle Mountain (8%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
10 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Cedar Fort has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Cedar Fort beats the Utah average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| What stands out | Cedar Fort | UT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 8.1% | 12.4% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.5% | 10.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.1% | 7.2% |
The median sale price was $575,000 in May 2026.
Where Cedar Fort’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
Town in Utah, United States
Cedar Fort is a town in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo–Orem Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 427 at the 2020 census.
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