This fourth installment of the Northwest Valley Data Points series presents economic data for the region, including findings around income, poverty, employment, commuting, and business composition.
Utah’s consumer sentiment increased 0.9% in January, according to the Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Survey. This increase (from 79.9 in December to 80.6 in January) is within the survey’s margin of error. A similar survey conducted by the University of [...]
As Utah’s flagship public university, the University of Utah generates one of the largest economic and societal contributions to the state through education, research, health care, and statewide engagement.
The Gardner Institute produces leading travel and tourism research in Utah. We produce reports, profiles, research briefs, fact sheets, data sheets, and blogs on Utah’s visitor economy. Our research informs the Utah Office of Tourism, destination marketing organizations, policymakers, and [...]
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has authored “Northwest Valley Datapoints,” a series of fact sheets designed to inform local decision-makers and community partners in Northwest Salt Lake County. This third installment explores health metrics for the region, including access to [...]
This edition of Utah Informed commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and our journey to “create a more perfect union.” With an emphasis on the 45th state, each visual conveys a success or struggle, [...]
The 2026 Economic Report to the Governor represents the 38th publication in this series. The report serves as the preeminent source for data, research, and analysis about the Utah economy.
The 2026 Economic Report to the Governor represents the 38th publication in this series. The report serves as the preeminent source for data, research, and analysis about the Utah economy.
In 2025, Utah continued to make progress on the health and long-term future of Great Salt Lake. The lake remains below healthy levels, but conditions have stabilized. Actions to ensure a healthy Great Salt Lake remain necessary, urgent, and possible. [...]
Utah’s consumer sentiment rose 5.4% in December, according to the Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Survey. This increase (from 75.8 in November to 79.9 in December) is not statistically significant.
