Orem, UT GIS Map
Orem is a city in Utah County, Utah, with a population of about 97,499. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Utah County
- Population
- 97,499
- Elevation
- 4,772 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.2969, -111.6946
- ZIP codes (4)
- 84057, 84058, 84059, 84097
- Land area
- 18.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Denver
About Orem, UT
Orem is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States, in the north central part of the state. It is adjacent to Provo, Lindon, and Vineyard and is approximately 45 miles (72 km) south of Salt Lake City.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Orem
- Provo, UT5 mi
- Pleasant Grove, UT5 mi
- American Fork, UT8 mi
- Springville, UT10 mi
- Lehi, UT11 mi
- Saratoga Springs, UT12 mi
- Spanish Fork, UT13 mi
- Eagle Mountain, UT17 mi
Other Cities in Utah County
GIS Data for Orem, UT
The Orem map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Orem without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Orem Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
97,182
Households
31,291
Median household income
$83,342
Median age
27 years
Median home value
$472,300
Median gross rent
$1,438/mo
Owner-occupied homes
57.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
Below poverty level
10.2%
Land area
18.6 sq mi
Population density
5,220 / sq mi
County
Orem Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
88,328
April 2020 (estimates base)
98,130
July 2024 estimate
96,646
Change 2010-2020
+11.1%
Change 2020-2024
-1.5%
Photos of Orem
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Orem
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Orem.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonald's Crown Apartments Lc | 1793 W 1250 S, 84058 | Leased | 5,645 | Oct 2028 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Orem
General soil map unit at the city center: Timpanogos-Parleys-Bluffdale-Bingham
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 18.5 cm
- Typical slope
- 6%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Bingham50%
Mollisols · Calcic Argixerolls
- Parleys20%
Mollisols · Calcic Argixerolls
- Bluffdale10%
Inceptisols · Typic Calcixerepts
- Timpanogos10%
Mollisols · Calcic Argixerolls
- Hillfield5%
Inceptisols · Typic Calcixerepts
- Kidman5%
Mollisols · Calcic Haploxerolls
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Orem
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Provo Byu, Ut weather station, elevation 4,570 ft, 4.2 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 95°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 24°F
Annual precipitation
17.2 in
Annual snowfall
44.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 41 | 48 | 58 | 66 | 76 | 87 | 95 | 93 | 83 | 68 | 53 | 41 |
| Avg low °F | 24 | 28 | 35 | 40 | 47 | 55 | 62 | 61 | 52 | 41 | 32 | 24 |
| Precip. in | 1.95 | 1.56 | 1.55 | 1.92 | 2.01 | 0.93 | 0.51 | 0.73 | 1.24 | 1.59 | 1.39 | 1.81 |
| Snow in | 12.5 | 8.7 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.6 | 11.2 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Orem
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Utah County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 95.3 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- LightningVery High
- WildfireRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- AvalancheRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively High
- LandslideRelatively Low
- Volcanic ActivityVery Low
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- HailVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Orem FAQ
What county is Orem in?
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Orem, Utah is located in Utah County.
What is the population of Orem?
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Orem has a population of about 97,499, making it the number 5 of the 44 Utah cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Orem?
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The elevation of Orem is approximately 4,772 feet (1,455 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Orem?
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ZIP codes for Orem include 84057, 84058, 84059, 84097.
What time zone is Orem in?
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Orem is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
How far is Orem from Salt Lake City?
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Orem is about 34 miles from Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah, in a straight line.
What cities are near Orem?
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Cities near Orem include Provo, UT (5 miles); Pleasant Grove, UT (5 miles); American Fork, UT (8 miles); Springville, UT (10 miles); Lehi, UT (11 miles).
Local notes for Orem, UT
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