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Wellington, Utah

City · Population 1,617 · #132 in Utah

About Wellington

Set in the eastern part of Utah, Wellington is a small town counting 1,617 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Wellington is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.11 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 316 residents per square mile.

📰 Wellington News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Wellington Unique

  • One of 9 places in the US named Wellington — but the Utah one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in eastern Utah, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • 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 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Wellington

  • Cowboy's kitchen
  • Jilbertos
  • Outlaw Cafe
  • The Coyotes Well — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Nine Mile Canyon Kiosk · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wellington

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Wellington

  • Wellington School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateUtah
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,617
Rank in state#132 of 255
Land area5.11 sq mi
Density316/sq mi
Coordinates39.5359, -110.7344

🗺️ Map of Wellington