A town of 6,885, settled in 1851. Public schools that outperform most of Utah.
The 3 things Nephi does most differently from other towns.
18 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 5 places on the National Register.
5,389 people in 2010; 6,885 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Ordered by what stands out in Nephi. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Nephi’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 65% of Utah’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cliff School | PK–6 | 599 | C+ |
| Nebo View School | K–6 | 353 | B− |
| Juab Jr High | 6–8 | 629 | C |
| Juab High | 9–12 | 897 | C+ |
| Arizona State University Prep Digital Powered by Juab | 6–12 | — | Not graded |
Nephi beats the Utah average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Nephi | UT |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14% | 9.8% |
The typical Nephi home is worth about $454,000, up 3.6% in a year, 15% below the Utah typical home.
Nephi has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
About one in 3 of Nephi’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Provo (7%), Spanish Fork (4%) and Orem (4%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
Nephi's reported crime rate is below Utah's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 10 violent crimes were reported in 2024.
2.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canyon View Park | — | 6 |
| 2. Nephi City Park | — | 5 |
5 places in Nephi on the National Register of Historic Places.
8 notable people were born in Nephi.
City in and county seat of Juab County, Utah, United States
Nephi ( NEE-fy) is a city in and the county seat of Juab County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo–Orem metropolitan area. The population was 6,443 at the 2020 census. It was settled by George Washington Bradley and other Mormon pioneers. George Washington Bradley was also commander of the military post at Nephi, Utah, during the Walker War of 1854. Nephi is the principal city in the Juab Valley, an agricultural area. Nephi was named after Nephi, son of Lehi, from the Book of Mormon.
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