Elk Ridge, Utah
City · Population 5,003 · #95 in Utah
About Elk Ridge
Elk Ridge is a close-knit town in central Utah with an estimated population of 5,003.
Elk Ridge holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.92 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,713 residents per square mile.
📰 Elk Ridge News Today
- Manti-La Sal National Forest : Recreation Site - Elk Ridge Recreation Area US Forest Service (.gov) · Jul 14
- Elk Ridge Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Fire suppression sprinkler system burst inside Elk Ridge home, causing ceiling to collapse KUTV · May 12
- Jennifer Coombs Davidson Obituary Mar 28, 2026 - Wheeler & Sundberg-Olpin Funeral Homes wheelermortuaries.com · Mar 28
- Roger D. Knotts walkermemorials.com · May 5
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What Makes Elk Ridge Unique
- The only place in America named Elk Ridge — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Utah — one of 334 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,003.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateUtah
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,003
Rank in state#95 of 255
Land area2.92 sq mi
Density1,713/sq mi
Coordinates40.0104, -111.6780