About Elberta
Set in the central part of Utah, Elberta is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Elberta is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.11 square miles.
📰 Elberta News Today
- ‘Terrifying for everyone’: Elberta residents on edge as Iron Fire rages nearby ABC4 Utah · Jun 24
- elberta shelter St. George News · Jun 27
- ‘Living in a horror movie’: As the Iron Fire bore down on Eureka, residents had minutes to flee The Salt Lake Tribune · Jun 23
- 'Here we go again,' Evacuated families watch, wait for another return home FOX 13 News Utah · Jun 27
- Motorcyclist killed on shoulder of US 6 in Utah County KSL News · May 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Elberta Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Utah — one of 334 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateUtah
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.11 sq mi
Coordinates39.9558, -111.9569