Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
2 of its places are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Of the 120 Utah towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Deseret. Its National Register listings include Fort Deseret and Deseret Relief Society Hall. Deseret has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Deseret beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 150 in 1870, a peak of 661 in 1890, 327 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 2 maps from 1962 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Deseret is unincorporated, so Millard County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 13, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Deseret.
The FEMA risk score in Deseret is 13 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 31% come from inland flooding and 27% from drought. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 87% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Deseret’s typical journey to work stands at 18 minutes. For half of commuters, work is under 14 miles away. The top destinations are Delta (37%), Provo (4%) and Rocky Ridge (2%).
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Among 120 Utah towns, just 7 have a higher typical July afternoon high than Deseret. July afternoons reach 95°, January nights drop to 16° and about 20 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The share of adults in Deseret who smoke cigarettes: 11%. Of 32 CDC measures, Deseret beats the Utah average on 1 and trails it on 13. In Deseret, 10% of adults binge drink, below both Utah’s towns (11%) and U.S. towns (16%). Among adults in the town, 15% report frequent physical distress and 74% had a checkup this year.
| Deseret | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 11% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 72% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 34% | 36% |
| What stands out | Deseret | UT |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 73.6% | 65.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.6% | 9.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Deseret; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Deseret residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Utah.
Where Deseret’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 places in Deseret on the National Register of Historic Places.
CDP in Utah, United States
Deseret ( ) is a census-designated place in Millard County, Utah, United States. The population was 327 at the 2020 census. Deseret is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Delta, and about 150 miles (240 km) southwest of Salt Lake City. The name Deseret comes from the Book of Mormon.
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Deseret has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. 2 of its places are on the National Register of Historic Places.
