Elk Ridge, Utah - Information

Elk Ridge is a charming bedroom community, with its wide open spaces, crisp and clean air, and its location along the borders of the Gladstan Golf Course. It has a panoramic view of Utah Valley, which residents believe is the nicest in the county because it is not blocked by structures or obscured by pollution. On a clear day, Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake is clearly visible.

Elk Ridge is a fast-growing area in Utah County. The town more than doubled its population during the past decade. In 2000, the population was more than 1,800 people, with an average of 5.21 persons per household—the highest household average in Utah County.

rior to becoming a town, the area was the Salem Hills subdivision. Town leaders held an election to choose a name for the fledgling town at the time it was incorporated. The name Elk Ridge was chosen because a herd of elk winters on the town borders.  Date of Incorporation: December 22, 1976

The city of Elk Ridge is located at the southern end of Utah County, Utah. The city is situated to the south of Salem and Payson on the foothills looking up to the 10,685 foot Mount Loafer. The elevation of Elk Ridge is at 5,300 feet. The 2008 Census estimate showed a population of 2,432. Summers are cool and winters are snowy.

The city was originally called Salem Hills when formed in 1978, but was soon changed to Elk Ridge because of the large amounts of elk that wintered in the area. People love Elk Ridge because of the panoramic views of Utah Valley, the surrounding mountains and wildlife, the small town atmosphere, and the strong sense of community. Whether you come to play a round of golf at the neighboring Gladstan Golf Course, let the kids play at Shuler Park, hike the mountains in the abutting national forest, or just come for a visit, you'll fall in love with Elk Ridge!