Profile for West Jordan, Utah, UT

West Jordan is on the Jordan River

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 157. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 2.1 per 1,000 people.

Coffee: National and regional coffee companies with outlets here include Starbucks

Local festivals include:

• FolkFest - Sept. 7-9, 2007

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12% of West Jordan residents report German ancestry, and 5% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the West Jordan ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in West Jordan was $17,221, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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20% of West Jordan residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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West Jordan festival dates:

• FolkFest - Sept. 7-9, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in West Jordan, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $661.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,188.

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Libraries in West Jordan include Bingham Creek Library, West Jordan Library ... View libraries

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Salt Lake County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our West Jordan political report.

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The average commute time for West Jordan workers is 25 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

A total of 5 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in West Jordan between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This is a rate of .7 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was lower than the national norm.

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