About West Mountain
West Mountain is a small unincorporated community in central Utah.
Officially, West Mountain is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 10.56 square miles.
📰 West Mountain News Today
- West Mountain Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Utah County girl dies after OHV rollover near West Mountain heraldextra.com · Jan 19
- 14-year-old girl dies after being airlifted from off-road crash near West Mountain, 5 others injured ABC4 Utah · Jan 17
- 14-year-old dies from injuries after off-roading accident in Utah County FOX 13 News Utah · Jan 17
- Six juveniles injured in off-road rollover in west Utah County KUTV · Jan 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes West Mountain 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateUtah
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area10.56 sq mi
Coordinates40.0518, -111.7833