Now that we’re headed towards the next big election, we wanted to get a better sense of what parts of Utah would be the most likely to back Donald Trump again.
Specifically, which cities have the highest number of conservative voters in the Beehive State?
To do so, we used Saturday Night Science to measure how each city in Utah with populations greater than 5,000 voted in past elections. The cities with the highest percentage of voters who voted Republican were named the most conservative cities in the state.
87.7% Republican vote · #1 most conservative in Utah
Located in
Duchesne County, Utah
Roosevelt is a city in Duchesne County, Utah, United States. The population was 6,046 at the 2010 census, with an estimated population of 6,777 in 2014.
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87.4% Republican vote · #2 most conservative in Utah
Located in
Sevier County, Utah
Richfield is a city in and the county seat of Sevier County, Utah, in the United States, and is the largest city in southern-central Utah.
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86.7% Republican vote · #4 most conservative in Utah
Located in
Juab County, Utah
Nephi is a city in Juab County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo-Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,733 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Juab County. It was settled by Mormon pioneers in 1851, as Salt Creek until 1882 when it acquired its current name. It is the principal city in the Juab Valley, an agricultural area. Nephi was named after Nephi, son of Lehi from the Book of Mormon.
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86.7% Republican vote · #4 most conservative in Utah
Located in
Utah County, Utah
Santaquin is a city in Utah and Juab counties in the U.S. state of Utah. It is part of the Provo-Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 9,128 at the 2010 census.
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86.7% Republican vote · #5 most conservative in Utah
Located in
Uintah County, Utah
Vernal, the county seat and largest city in Uintah County is in northeastern Utah, United States, about 175 miles east of Salt Lake City and 20 miles west of the Colorado border. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,089. The population has since grown to 10,844 as of the 2014 population estimate.
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82.8% Republican vote · #6 most conservative in Utah
Located in
Sanpete County, Utah
Ephraim is a city in Sanpete County, Utah, United States. The population was 6,135 at the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Sanpete County. It is the location of Snow College and is located along U.S. Route 89.
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79.7% Republican vote · #8 most conservative in Utah
Brigham City is a city in Box Elder County, Utah, United States. The population was 17,899 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Box Elder County. It lies on the western slope of the Wellsville Mountains, a branch of the Wasatch Range at the western terminus of Box Elder Canyon. Brigham City saw most of its growth during the 1950s and 1960s, but has seen a struggling economy and stagnating growth since then. It is near the headquarters of ATK Thiokol, the company that created the solid rocket boosters for the Space Shuttle.
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79.7% Republican vote · #8 most conservative in Utah
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79.7% Republican vote · #8 most conservative in Utah
Located in
Box Elder County, Utah
Tremonton is a city in Box Elder County, Utah, United States. The population was 7,647 at the 2010 census.
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75.6% Republican vote · #10 most conservative in Utah
Cedar City is a city in Iron County, Utah, United States, 250 miles south of Salt Lake City, and 180 miles north of Las Vegas on Interstate 15. It is the home of Southern Utah University, the Utah Shakespeare Festival, the Utah Summer Games, the Neil Simon Theatre Festival, and other events. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 28,857. In 2011, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated Cedar City’s population to be 29,213.
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Mapping the conservative strongholds in Utah
Saturday Night Science
How we determined the most conservative cities in Utah for 2026
To find the most conservative places in Utah, we used Saturday Night Science – the argument you’d make at a bar – to find the cities with the most conservatives.
We started by making a list of every city in Utah over 5,000 people based on the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. That left us with 90 cities and towns.
We then measured the voting record and MIT election data to determine which places rock the most rightward in their allegiances by:
- Percentage Of Votes For The Republican President In 2020
Because no voting data exists at the city level, we used county-level election results from the 2020 election. We assigned every city in a county the percentage of votes that went to the Republicans, effectively extending the county’s results to the city level. In cases where larger cities encompassed an entire county, the election outcomes accurately reflected the city’s political landscape.
Next, we ranked each city from 1 to 90 for each criterion, where number one was the most conservative.
The winner, Roosevelt, is “The Most Conservative City in Utah For 2026”. The most liberal place in Utah was South Jordan.
We updated this article for 2026. This report is our eleventh time ranking the most conservative places to live in Utah.
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Most Conservative Places In Utah
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| Rank | City | Conservative Score | Population | % Conservative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosevelt | 1.00 | 7,078 | 87.7% |
| 2 | Richfield | 2.00 | 8,224 | 87.4% |
| 3 | Nephi | 3.50 | 6,885 | 86.7% |
| 3 | Santaquin | 3.50 | 16,436 | 86.7% |
| 5 | Vernal | 5.00 | 10,392 | 86.7% |
| 6 | Ephraim | 6.00 | 5,949 | 82.8% |
| 8 | Brigham City | 8.00 | 19,992 | 79.7% |
| 8 | Perry | 8.00 | 5,843 | 79.7% |
| 8 | Tremonton | 8.00 | 11,477 | 79.7% |
| 10 | Cedar City | 10.50 | 38,524 | 75.6% |
| 10 | Enoch | 10.50 | 8,144 | 75.6% |
| 14 | Santa Clara | 14.00 | 8,152 | 73.9% |
| 14 | Ivins | 14.00 | 9,998 | 73.9% |
| 14 | Washington | 14.00 | 32,348 | 73.9% |
| 14 | Hurricane | 14.00 | 22,771 | 73.9% |
| 14 | St. George | 14.00 | 101,995 | 73.9% |
| 17 | Kanab | 17.00 | 5,081 | 71.7% |
| 18 | Price | 18.00 | 8,248 | 71.4% |
| 28 | Orem | 28.50 | 97,182 | 67.8% |
| 28 | Springville | 28.50 | 35,849 | 67.8% |
| 28 | Spanish Fork | 28.50 | 44,946 | 67.8% |
| 28 | Mapleton | 28.50 | 13,114 | 67.8% |
| 28 | Salem | 28.50 | 10,324 | 67.8% |
| 28 | Payson | 28.50 | 23,039 | 67.8% |
| 28 | Alpine | 28.50 | 10,392 | 67.8% |
| 28 | Cedar Hills | 28.50 | 9,950 | 67.8% |
| 28 | Lindon | 28.50 | 11,765 | 67.8% |
| 28 | Pleasant Grove | 28.50 | 37,852 | 67.8% |
| 28 | Eagle Mountain | 28.50 | 53,290 | 67.8% |
| 28 | Bluffdale | 28.50 | 18,797 | 67.8% |
| 28 | Draper | 28.50 | 50,278 | 67.8% |
| 28 | Highland | 28.50 | 20,119 | 67.8% |
| 28 | American Fork | 28.50 | 37,109 | 67.8% |
| 28 | Provo | 28.50 | 114,766 | 67.8% |
| 28 | Saratoga Springs | 28.50 | 48,425 | 67.8% |
| 28 | Vineyard | 28.50 | 14,446 | 67.8% |
| 28 | Lehi | 28.50 | 85,173 | 67.8% |
| 38 | Tooele | 39.50 | 38,405 | 66.7% |
| 38 | Grantsville | 39.50 | 14,341 | 66.7% |
| 43 | North Logan | 44.00 | 11,460 | 65.2% |
| 43 | Nibley | 44.00 | 7,952 | 65.2% |
| 43 | Providence | 44.00 | 8,947 | 65.2% |
| 43 | Logan | 44.00 | 54,907 | 65.2% |
| 43 | Smithfield | 44.00 | 14,408 | 65.2% |
| 43 | Hyde Park | 44.00 | 5,540 | 65.2% |
| 43 | Hyrum | 44.00 | 10,401 | 65.2% |
| 54 | Woods Cross | 55.00 | 11,531 | 61.3% |
| 54 | Centerville | 55.00 | 16,679 | 61.3% |
| 54 | Syracuse | 55.00 | 35,488 | 61.3% |
| 54 | Sunset | 55.00 | 5,587 | 61.3% |
| 54 | South Weber | 55.00 | 8,115 | 61.3% |
| 54 | Bountiful | 55.00 | 45,023 | 61.3% |
| 54 | Kaysville | 55.00 | 33,053 | 61.3% |
| 54 | Fruit Heights | 55.00 | 6,023 | 61.3% |
| 54 | Clinton | 55.00 | 23,612 | 61.3% |
| 54 | West Point | 55.00 | 11,929 | 61.3% |
| 54 | Layton | 55.00 | 83,286 | 61.3% |
| 54 | North Salt Lake | 55.00 | 23,474 | 61.3% |
| 54 | Farmington | 55.00 | 25,389 | 61.3% |
| 54 | Clearfield | 55.00 | 33,523 | 61.3% |
| 54 | West Bountiful | 55.00 | 5,915 | 61.3% |
| 63 | Park City | 64.00 | 8,362 | 60.7% |
| 63 | Midway | 64.00 | 6,171 | 60.7% |
| 63 | Heber | 64.00 | 18,015 | 60.7% |
| 70 | South Ogden | 71.50 | 17,650 | 59.2% |
| 70 | Plain City | 71.50 | 8,396 | 59.2% |
| 70 | Harrisville | 71.50 | 6,935 | 59.2% |
| 70 | Roy | 71.50 | 38,993 | 59.2% |
| 70 | North Ogden | 71.50 | 21,947 | 59.2% |
| 70 | Farr West | 71.50 | 7,952 | 59.2% |
| 70 | West Haven | 71.50 | 21,563 | 59.2% |
| 70 | Ogden | 71.50 | 87,413 | 59.2% |
| 70 | Washington Terrace | 71.50 | 9,182 | 59.2% |
| 70 | Riverdale | 71.50 | 9,279 | 59.2% |
| 70 | Hooper | 71.50 | 9,338 | 59.2% |
| 70 | Pleasant View | 71.50 | 11,217 | 59.2% |
| 77 | Moab | 78.00 | 5,312 | 43.4% |
| 84 | Taylorsville | 86.00 | 58,678 | 42.1% |
| 84 | West Jordan | 86.00 | 116,692 | 42.1% |
| 84 | Herriman | 86.00 | 59,346 | 42.1% |
| 84 | South Salt Lake | 86.00 | 26,352 | 42.1% |
| 84 | Salt Lake City | 86.00 | 208,007 | 42.1% |
| 84 | Holladay | 86.00 | 31,099 | 42.1% |
| 84 | Midvale | 86.00 | 35,989 | 42.1% |
| 84 | Cottonwood Heights | 86.00 | 32,828 | 42.1% |
| 84 | Riverton | 86.00 | 45,457 | 42.1% |
| 84 | Sandy | 86.00 | 94,291 | 42.1% |
| 84 | Murray | 86.00 | 50,188 | 42.1% |
| 84 | West Valley City | 86.00 | 138,437 | 42.1% |
| 84 | South Jordan | 86.00 | 82,686 | 42.1% |
Source: county-level 2020 election results, U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 90 cities with more than 5,000 residents.
Summary
Summing Up The Conservative Strongholds in Utah
Well, there you have it, the places in Utah that have the highest number of conservatives per capita, with Roosevelt ranking as the most conservative in the entire state.
The most conservative cities in Utah are Roosevelt, Richfield, Nephi, Santaquin, Vernal, Ephraim, Brigham City, Perry, Tremonton, and Cedar City.
If you’re curious, here are the least conservative cities in Utah. Not sold on Utah? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
