



Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT Profile
Salt Lake City, UT, population 181,743 , is located
in Utah's Salt Lake county,
about 7.5 miles from West Valley City and 38.4 miles from Provo.
In the 90's the population of Salt Lake City has grown by about 14%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Salt Lake City has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Salt Lake City area were higher than Utah's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Utah average.
Salt Lake City Statistics
Salt Lake City Gender Information
Males in Salt Lake City: 92,045 (51%)
Females in Salt Lake City: 89,698 (49%)
As % of Population in Salt Lake City
Race Diversity in Salt Lake City
White: 79%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 4%
Hawaiian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 12%
As % of Population in Salt Lake City
Age Diversity in Salt Lake City
Median Age in Salt Lake City: 30.0 (Males in Salt Lake City: 29.5, Females in Salt Lake City: 30.6)
Salt Lake City Males Under 20: 14%
Salt Lake City Females Under 20: 13%
Salt Lake City Males 20 to 40: 21%
Salt Lake City Females 20 to 40: 18%
Salt Lake City Males 40 to 60: 11%
Salt Lake City Females 40 to 60: 10%
Salt Lake City Males Over 60: 6%
Salt Lake City Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City Household Average Size: 2.48 people
Salt Lake City Median Household Income: $ 36,944
Salt Lake City Median Value of Homes: $ 152,400
Law Enforcement in Salt Lake City
Reported crimes in the Salt Lake City area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 17
Forcible rape: 79
Robbery: 503
Aggravated assault: 695
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 703
Burglary: 2,359
Larceny-theft: 12,464
Motor vehicle theft: 1,922
Arson: 68
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 9,099
Salt Lake City Location Information
Elevation: 4,266 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 109.0 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Salt Lake City
South Salt Lake 2.9 Miles
Millcreek 5.2 Miles
Canyon Rim 5.2 Miles
East Millcreek 6.0 Miles
North Salt Lake 6.1 Miles
Murray 6.5 Miles
Taylorsville 6.9 Miles
Holladay 7.2 Miles
Mt Olympus 7.5 Miles
West Valley City 7.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Salt Lake City
(Population 100,000+)
West Valley City 7.5 Miles
Provo 38.4 Miles
Boise 296.2 Miles
Ft Collins 357.2 Miles
Sunrise Manor 358.7 Miles
North Las Vegas 360.6 Miles
Las Vegas 362.6 Miles
Arvada 365.0 Miles
Lakewood 366.8 Miles
Henderson 367.0 Miles
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Facts
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Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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