Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Henefer’s trail density is 0.2 miles per square mile, below both Utah’s towns (1.1) and U.S. towns (0.4). Henefer has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Henefer beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1941.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Henefer, and how to reach them.
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 Henefer.
Henefer’s FEMA hazard score is 82 of 100, where Utah’s towns sit at 50 of 100 and U.S. towns at 44 of 100. 86% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from avalanches, followed by inland flooding at 8%. Flood insurance has paid out on 2 claims in the town since 2004.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The top destinations are Coalville (10%), Salt Lake City (9%) and Park City (8%). Since 2013, Henefer has added 23 jobs, to 48 in 2023. Among 120 Utah towns, just 5 have a higher typical journey to work than Henefer. Half the trips to work are shorter than 26 miles.
| Henefer | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.2% | 8.4% | 8% |
| Median household income | $94,000 | $101,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (26% statewide); people 65 and older are 18% of residents (12% statewide). Henefer has lost 4.5% of its people since 2020, down to 803 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. In Henefer, the median age is 39 years. 28% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 38% across Utah.
| Henefer | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 years | 32.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 36% | 29% |
42% women, 58% men
About 137 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.1 points). Across Utah, 49.3% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 100% are men (UT 45%).
| Henefer | UT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 19.8% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.3% | 13.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.2% | 11.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.2% | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 20.9% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.5% | 11% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.5% | 9.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.8% | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9% | 4.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.2% | 6.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 46.5% | 22.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.9% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.2% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.6% | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.7% | 13% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Henefer’s midpoint rent stands at $955 a month. In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 4.9%. The share of households in Henefer who live in a home they own: 82%.
| Henefer | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $955 a month | $1,538 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 82% | 79% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
In Henefer, 9.7% of adults smoke cigarettes. Only 4 of the 119 Utah towns we compare have a lower share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Henefer.
| Henefer | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 31% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 34% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 28% | 35% |
| What stands out | Henefer | UT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with obesity | 20.9% | 31% |
| Fewer adults sleeping under 7 hours | 26.5% | 33.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Trails total 0.4 miles in 1 park or preserve. One park or preserve covers 6 acres in Henefer.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Henefer Pioneer Trails Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Henefer; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Henefer residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Utah.
Where Henefer’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Utah, United States
Henefer ( HEN-ə-fər) is a town in Summit County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 838 at the 2020 census.
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Henefer has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.