The Town FilesNephi, Utah
City in Juab County · population 6,443 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $416,000
- Household income
- $106,108
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 32.5
Nephi is a city of 6,443 people in Juab County, Utah. The median home is worth $416,000, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks easier by car than 95% of Utah towns, better for cycling than 91% of Utah towns, more walkable than 73% of Utah towns.
How Nephi ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Nephi is worth $416,000, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $106,108, which is more affordable than 85% of Utah towns. Median rent is $1,007 a month. 80.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nephi | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $416,000 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $1,007 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $106,108 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.0% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Nephi
| People | Nephi | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.2% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 31.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 94.3% |
Weather in Nephi
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 19.8°F. About 13.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.4 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 48 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Nephi since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. The strongest, an EFU, struck on July 13, 2021 about 8.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on July 19, 2022.
Severe weather in Juab County since 1996
Juab County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2026 | Fire | FM-5641: Cherry Fire |
| June 21, 2026 | Fire | FM-5639: Iron Fire |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| July 21, 2007 | Fire | FM-2715: Salt Creek Fire |
Jobs and pay in Juab County
Juab County had 4,543 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,736 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Nephi itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Public schools in Nephi
4 public schools with 2,442 students, about 21.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juab High | 9-12 | 887 | 24.6 |
| Juab Jr High | 6-8 | 648 | 19.6 |
| Red Cliff School | PK-6 | 595 | 21.3 |
| Nebo View School | K-6 | 312 | 20.8 |
Towns near Nephi
- Santaquin, UT18.4 mi · 13,725 people · home $465,100
- Elk Ridge, UT22.7 mi · 4,687 people · home $614,800
- Mount Pleasant, UT23.1 mi · 3,655 people · home $315,600
- Payson, UT23.4 mi · 21,101 people · home $429,600
- Salem, UT25.8 mi · 9,298 people · home $605,700
- Ephraim, UT27.3 mi · 5,611 people · home $423,700
- Spanish Fork, UT30.0 mi · 42,602 people · home $481,500
Nephi questions
Is Nephi, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nephi scores better for retirees than 36% of Utah towns and quieter than 38%. 9.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.5).
How much does a house cost in Nephi?
The median owner-occupied home in Nephi is valued at $416,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $106,108, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,007 a month.
What is the weather like in Nephi?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 19.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.7 inches of precipitation a year and 45.4 inches of snow.
Does Nephi get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Nephi since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EFU on July 13, 2021. The typical Utah town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)