Don’t get us wrong … it’s not that these small towns have nothing to offer. They are just exactly what small towns are supposed to be — quiet, peaceful communities far from the hustle and bustle of Utah’s bigger towns and cities. They’re the kind of place where you know your neighbor, where your kids can play safely in the yard and the entire town shows up for the community breakfast or Fourth of July parade. These are the best quiet places to live in Utah.
Some of Utah’s beautiful small towns draw in lots of visitors (we’re looking at you Moab, Vernal, and Kanab). Others are home to one of Utah’s universities (Ephraim, Logan, Cedar City). So while they’re wonderful places to live, they’re not always quiet!
This list is by no means a comprehensive one and it only includes towns with populations of less than 2,700.
- Annabella, Sevier County
Ken Lund/flickr The pretty little town of Annabella is home to approximately 900 residents. It got its name from two of the first little girls born there — Ann S. Roberts and Isabella Dalton. The town hosts a fun Fourth of July celebration and has a strong sense of community, Annabella, UT, USA
- Bicknell, Wayne County
Carl Berger Sr/flickr With just about 300 residents, Bicknell is truly a tiny town. The story of how it got its name is charming, too. In 1914, Thomas W. Bicknell of Rhode Island offered to donate his library of 1,000 books to any Utah town that was willing to rename itself after him. Thurber (the town of Bicknell’s previous name) agreed to make the change. Another Utah town — Grayson — wanted the books also. A compromise was made, and Grayson took the name of Blanding (Bicknell’s wife’s maiden name). The two towns shared the prize and both got 500 books for their libraries! During your visit to Bicknell, make sure to stop by the SunGlow Restaurant and Motel and try the pickle pie! Bicknell, UT 84715, USA
- Coalville, Summit County
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/flickr Coalville’s approximately 2,000 residents enjoy a truly peaceful community in Utah. Local farmers raise cattle, sheep, and mink or grow alfalfa and wheat. While it manages to maintain a quiet community, it’s also just 15 minutes from Park City, so there are plenty of bigger-city amenities nearby. Coalville, UT 84017, USA
- Fairview, Sanpete County
Mike Nielson/flickr Fairview has a population of around 1,400 people. Many folks here make their living raising sheep, so you’ll find lots of pastoral scenes of fields and barns dotting the landscape. Fairview, UT, USA
- Fillmore, Millard
Ken Lund/flickr Fillmore is the largest town on our list, with approximately 2,500 residents. Once the territorial capital, now Fillmore is a much more quiet town. It offers plenty of ATV trails and some great trout fishing, in addition to the historic Statehouse building. Fillmore, UT 84631, USA
- Helper, Carbon County
Don Barrett/flickr With around 2,200 residents, Helper is a vibrant little town, but it’s also very peaceful. It enjoys its proximity to Price Canyon and Price River and was named the Top Western Town in 2016 by True West Magazine. Helper, UT 84526, USA
- Loa, Wayne County
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/flickr Little Loa is home to just 600 or so people and is definitely a quiet, peaceful spot in the Beehive State. If you stop in for a visit, you’ll find several historic buildings. Nearby, the underrated Capitol Reef National Park offers even more recreation and beauty. Loa, UT 84747, USA
- Marysvale, Piute County
Old Pine Inn/Facebook Marysvale has just about 500 residents and life here is definitely quiet and peaceful. The town has a rich history. It was part of the 1869 gold rush and also served as the last stop on the railroad. Popular author Zane Grey stayed at Moore’s Old Pine Inn (pictured here) while writing his book, “Riders of the Purple Sage,” and Butch Cassidy is rumored to have been a guest as well. Marysvale, UT 84750, USA
- Monticello, San Juan County
faungg’s photos/flickr About 2,500 people call Monticello home. This rural little town offers the ultimate in rest and relaxation — The Hideout Golf Course, which was named the second best in the entire state! Monticello, UT 84535, USA
- Randolph, Rich County
Jimmy Emerson DVM/flickr The approximately 1,000 residents of Randolph had their 15 minutes of fame in 2004 - the town had the highest percentage of votes going to George W. Bush (95.6%). The gorgeous, historic Mormon Tabernacle (pictured above) was completed in 1914 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Randolph, UT 84064, USA
- Trenton, Cache County
Andrew Filer/flickr The approximately 600 people who enjoy Trenton as their home are surrounded by green spaces and fields. Trenton, UT, USA
- Vernon, Tooele County
t.truckle/flickr Vernon is a tiny town in Tooele County with just 350 or so residents. It’s located about 33 miles from Tooele. Vernon, UT 84080, USA
- Wallsburg, Wasatch County
Lynn Session/Google The lucky residents of tiny Wallsburg (population around 350) live about 23 miles up Provo Canyon. The town is located just 13 miles from Heber and is a bucolic little farming community. Wallsburg, UT 84082, USA
As we mentioned in the introduction, this is by no means a complete list! So many of Utah’s small towns are wonderful — which ones did I miss that you think should be here? Let me know in the comments!
Ken Lund/flickr
The pretty little town of Annabella is home to approximately 900 residents. It got its name from two of the first little girls born there — Ann S. Roberts and Isabella Dalton. The town hosts a fun Fourth of July celebration and has a strong sense of community,
Annabella, UT, USA
Carl Berger Sr/flickr
With just about 300 residents, Bicknell is truly a tiny town. The story of how it got its name is charming, too. In 1914, Thomas W. Bicknell of Rhode Island offered to donate his library of 1,000 books to any Utah town that was willing to rename itself after him. Thurber (the town of Bicknell’s previous name) agreed to make the change. Another Utah town — Grayson — wanted the books also. A compromise was made, and Grayson took the name of Blanding (Bicknell’s wife’s maiden name). The two towns shared the prize and both got 500 books for their libraries! During your visit to Bicknell, make sure to stop by the SunGlow Restaurant and Motel and try the pickle pie!
Bicknell, UT 84715, USA
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/flickr
Coalville’s approximately 2,000 residents enjoy a truly peaceful community in Utah. Local farmers raise cattle, sheep, and mink or grow alfalfa and wheat. While it manages to maintain a quiet community, it’s also just 15 minutes from Park City, so there are plenty of bigger-city amenities nearby.
Coalville, UT 84017, USA
Mike Nielson/flickr
Fairview has a population of around 1,400 people. Many folks here make their living raising sheep, so you’ll find lots of pastoral scenes of fields and barns dotting the landscape.
Fairview, UT, USA
Fillmore is the largest town on our list, with approximately 2,500 residents. Once the territorial capital, now Fillmore is a much more quiet town. It offers plenty of ATV trails and some great trout fishing, in addition to the historic Statehouse building.
Fillmore, UT 84631, USA
Don Barrett/flickr
With around 2,200 residents, Helper is a vibrant little town, but it’s also very peaceful. It enjoys its proximity to Price Canyon and Price River and was named the Top Western Town in 2016 by True West Magazine.
Helper, UT 84526, USA
Little Loa is home to just 600 or so people and is definitely a quiet, peaceful spot in the Beehive State. If you stop in for a visit, you’ll find several historic buildings. Nearby, the underrated Capitol Reef National Park offers even more recreation and beauty.
Loa, UT 84747, USA
Old Pine Inn/Facebook
Marysvale has just about 500 residents and life here is definitely quiet and peaceful. The town has a rich history. It was part of the 1869 gold rush and also served as the last stop on the railroad. Popular author Zane Grey stayed at Moore’s Old Pine Inn (pictured here) while writing his book, “Riders of the Purple Sage,” and Butch Cassidy is rumored to have been a guest as well.
Marysvale, UT 84750, USA
faungg’s photos/flickr
About 2,500 people call Monticello home. This rural little town offers the ultimate in rest and relaxation — The Hideout Golf Course, which was named the second best in the entire state!
Monticello, UT 84535, USA
Jimmy Emerson DVM/flickr
The approximately 1,000 residents of Randolph had their 15 minutes of fame in 2004 - the town had the highest percentage of votes going to George W. Bush (95.6%). The gorgeous, historic Mormon Tabernacle (pictured above) was completed in 1914 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Randolph, UT 84064, USA
Andrew Filer/flickr
The approximately 600 people who enjoy Trenton as their home are surrounded by green spaces and fields.
Trenton, UT, USA
t.truckle/flickr
Vernon is a tiny town in Tooele County with just 350 or so residents. It’s located about 33 miles from Tooele.
Vernon, UT 84080, USA
Lynn Session/Google
The lucky residents of tiny Wallsburg (population around 350) live about 23 miles up Provo Canyon. The town is located just 13 miles from Heber and is a bucolic little farming community.
Wallsburg, UT 84082, USA
Don’t you just love Utah’s small towns? Check out the 15 small towns in Utah where everyone knows your name and also read about the many reasons why small-town Utah is actually the best place to grow up.
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Best quiet places to live September 12, 2022 Courtnie Erickson What are some of the best small towns in Utah? Choosing the best small towns in Utah is almost impossible. There are charming, quaint, and quiet towns all around the Beehive State. One small town that you’ll certainly want to add to your bucket list is the town of Panguitch. Located just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park, this small town has it all. With a rich pioneer history, this town is home to the Quilt Walk Festival, which is a large event that celebrates this town’s history. Panguitch also hosts an annual hot air balloon festival each June where the skies come alive. Panguitch is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. In just a short drive, you can sit along the shores of the beautiful Panguitch Lake. Here, you’ll not only enjoy incredible views, but you can catch some incredibly large fish as well. You can also visit Bryce Canyon National Park and Red Canyon, or explore southern Utah on Scenic Byway 12, one of the best scenic drives in the state. What are some quiet places to live in Utah? If you are looking for quiet and beautiful places to live in Utah, check out the tiny town of Wallsburg. Just up Provo Canyon, this town is approximately 13 miles from Heber City and it’s a gorgeous farming community. Only about 350 people live in this small town so you can easily spread out and enjoy the peace and quiet. Loa in Wayne County is another small town that is one of the best quiet places to live in Utah. This town is home to approximately 1,000 residents and you’ll see many historic buildings and scenic beauty as you drive around. You are also just a short drive from Capitol Reef National Park, so you can easily immerse yourself in nature, disconnect, and just relax.
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Best quiet places to live
September 12, 2022
Courtnie Erickson
What are some of the best small towns in Utah? Choosing the best small towns in Utah is almost impossible. There are charming, quaint, and quiet towns all around the Beehive State. One small town that you’ll certainly want to add to your bucket list is the town of Panguitch. Located just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park, this small town has it all. With a rich pioneer history, this town is home to the Quilt Walk Festival, which is a large event that celebrates this town’s history. Panguitch also hosts an annual hot air balloon festival each June where the skies come alive. Panguitch is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. In just a short drive, you can sit along the shores of the beautiful Panguitch Lake. Here, you’ll not only enjoy incredible views, but you can catch some incredibly large fish as well. You can also visit Bryce Canyon National Park and Red Canyon, or explore southern Utah on Scenic Byway 12, one of the best scenic drives in the state. What are some quiet places to live in Utah? If you are looking for quiet and beautiful places to live in Utah, check out the tiny town of Wallsburg. Just up Provo Canyon, this town is approximately 13 miles from Heber City and it’s a gorgeous farming community. Only about 350 people live in this small town so you can easily spread out and enjoy the peace and quiet. Loa in Wayne County is another small town that is one of the best quiet places to live in Utah. This town is home to approximately 1,000 residents and you’ll see many historic buildings and scenic beauty as you drive around. You are also just a short drive from Capitol Reef National Park, so you can easily immerse yourself in nature, disconnect, and just relax.
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Choosing the best small towns in Utah is almost impossible. There are charming, quaint, and quiet towns all around the Beehive State. One small town that you’ll certainly want to add to your bucket list is the town of Panguitch. Located just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park, this small town has it all. With a rich pioneer history, this town is home to the Quilt Walk Festival, which is a large event that celebrates this town’s history. Panguitch also hosts an annual hot air balloon festival each June where the skies come alive.
Panguitch is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. In just a short drive, you can sit along the shores of the beautiful Panguitch Lake. Here, you’ll not only enjoy incredible views, but you can catch some incredibly large fish as well. You can also visit Bryce Canyon National Park and Red Canyon, or explore southern Utah on Scenic Byway 12, one of the best scenic drives in the state.
What are some quiet places to live in Utah?
If you are looking for quiet and beautiful places to live in Utah, check out the tiny town of Wallsburg. Just up Provo Canyon, this town is approximately 13 miles from Heber City and it’s a gorgeous farming community. Only about 350 people live in this small town so you can easily spread out and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Loa in Wayne County is another small town that is one of the best quiet places to live in Utah. This town is home to approximately 1,000 residents and you’ll see many historic buildings and scenic beauty as you drive around. You are also just a short drive from Capitol Reef National Park, so you can easily immerse yourself in nature, disconnect, and just relax.
