Bluffdale, Utah
Bluffdale is a city of 18,797 people in Salt Lake County, Utah, founded in 1886.
Why visit Bluffdale
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 41 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fat Cats, Joyce University of Nursing & Health Sciences, Camp Williams Hostess House/Officers' Club and Draper-Steadman House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Bluffdale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bluffdale
Bluffdale is a city in Salt Lake and Utah counties in the U.S. state of Utah, located about 20 miles (32 km) south of Salt Lake City. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 17,014.
From the Wikipedia article Bluffdale, Utah (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Fat Cats
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
13901 South Redwood Road, Bluffdale
Mo-Fr,Su 11:00-23:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Joyce University of Nursing & Health Sciences
School · 4.5 mi
Nursing school in Draper, Utah, US
The Living Planet Aquarium
Monument and historic site · 4.7 mi
Aquarium in Utah, United States
Museums and landmarks8
Camp Williams Hostess House/Officers' Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic building on Camp Williams in Bluffdale, Utah, United States
Draper-Steadman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic residence in Riverton, Utah, United States
Riverton Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
School building in Riverton, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds41
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Flight Park State Recreation Area
Park · 2.4 mi
State park in Utah and Salt Lake counties in Utah, United States
Waterfall Splash Pad
Sports field and stadium · 1.7 mi
May-Sep Mo-Su,PH 10:00-20:00 open "Memorial Day - Labor Day"
Independence Park with Splash Pad
Park · 1.2 mi
15245 South Noell Nelson Drive, Bluffdale
29 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes19
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
568 West Rising Star Way, Bluffdale
Mo-Su 05:00-20:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.4 mi
14672 South Sentinel Ridge Boulevard, Herriman
Mo-Su 05:00-20:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
13893 South Redwood Road, Bluffdale
Mo-Su 06:00-20:00
Mil's Cafe
Restaurant · 2.0 mi
14702 South Porter Rockwell Boulevard, Bluffdale
Mo-Su 07:00-15:00
Toro Ramen and Sushi
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.1 mi
14653 South Porter Rockwell Boulevard, Bluffdale
Costa Vida
Fast food · Mexican · 2.9 mi
3627 West 13400 South, Riverton
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su off
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 2.0 mi
13680 South Redwood Road, Riverton
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
7 more on the map.
History
Bluffdale, named for its geography of bluffs and dales, was first settled in 1848–1849, when the area was originally part of West Jordan. On July 29, 1858, Orrin Porter Rockwell paid five- hundred dollars to Evan M. Green for sixteen acres of land near the Crystal Hot Lakes (adjacent to the present Utah State Prison). This land included Hot Springs Hotel and Brewery with dining facilities, a stable brewery, and a pony express station. As the community expanded, the Bluffdale area became part of South Jordan, then Riverton. In 1883 the Bluffdale School Precinct was formed from parts of Herriman, South Jordan, and Draper. On August 1, 1886, the Bluffdale Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized with Lewis H. Mousley as Bishop. For a short time, the town was called Mousley. Seven irrigation canals originate at the Jordan Narrows in the Bluffdale area and serve the Salt Lake Valley. One of the earliest was Utah, and Salt Lake Canal started in 1862. Some of the early buildings included an adobe church, built in 1887–1888, a tithing house, and a three-room schoolhouse constructed in 1893. The city was incorporated in 1978.
From the History section of Bluffdale, Utah on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Homewood Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City Draper
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
473 West 13490 South, Draper
Churches and places of worship11
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.1 mi
14400 South Redwood Road, Bluffdale
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.1 mi
15120 South Noell Nelson Drive, Bluffdale
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.6 mi
1500 West 13200 South, Riverton
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 0.5 mi
15429 South Iron Horse Boulevard, Bluffdale
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.6 mi
15052 South Mountainside Drive, Bluffdale
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.4 mi
2742 West 14400 South, Bluffdale
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.3 mi
1855 West 13400 South, Riverton
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.3 mi
2361 West 13400 South, Riverton
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.5 mi
2750 West 13400 South, Riverton
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries50
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1
School · 3.8 mi
12892 S Pony Express Rd, Draper
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2
School · 4.7 mi
11938 South Lone Peak Parkway, Draper
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3
School · 4.6 mi
11938 Lone Peak Parkway, Draper
Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs
School · 5.7 mi
992 Chianti Street, Saratoga Springs
Healthcare1
Map of Bluffdale
151 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 25°F | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 28°F | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 36°F | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 2.3 in |
| May | 74°F | 49°F | 2.3 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 58°F | 1.1 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 66°F | 0.7 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 64°F | 0.9 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 54°F | 1.2 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 42°F | 1.6 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Draper-Point Of Mtn (2 mi away), rain and snow from Lehi 2.0 Nne, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Salt Lake County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-08-14: Parleys Canyon Fire (Fire)
- 2021-01-12: Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2020-07-09: Earthquake And Aftershocks (Earthquake)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-29: Rose Crest Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Riverton 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Herriman 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Draper 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Lehi 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- West Jordan 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- American Fork 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- West Valley City 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Salt Lake City 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Provo 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Bountiful 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bluffdale Fire Station, Bluffdaleap, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Riverton Elementary 24SEP2012, Kmw usa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Draper-Steadman House 24SEP2012, Kmw usa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camp Williams Officers Club, Bobshaw25, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Post0190 - Flickr - NOAA Photo Library, NOAA Photo Library, Public domain
- UT-68 Crossways at 14600 S (UT-140) - panoramio, Rover_0, CC BY 3.0
- UT-68 Junction, UT-140 End - panoramio, Rover_0, CC BY 3.0
- Jordan River Dam - panoramio, runt35, CC BY 3.0
- UT-68-140 Junction Assembly, Looking South - panoramio, Rover_0, CC BY 3.0
- Nike Air Jordan XIII (cropped), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nike Air Jordan XIII, 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Jordan VIII, (Playoffs Colorway), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nike Air Jordan XIV (cropped), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Jordan VIII, (Playoffs Colorway) (cropped), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nike Air Jordan XIV, 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nike Air Jordan X Steel (cropped), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nike Air Jordan X Steel, 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nike Air Jordan V, 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nike Air Jordan V (cropped), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Jordan XX1, 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Jordan XX1 (cropped), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Jordan III, (White Cement Colorway), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nike Air Jordan IV, (White Cement Colorway) (cropped), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nike Air Jordan IV, (White Cement Colorway), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Jordan XX3, (Wizards Colorway) (cropped), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Jordan XX3, (Wizards Colorway), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Jordan XII Playoffs, 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Jordan XII Playoffs (cropped), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jordan II, 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jordan II (cropped), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Jordan XVIII, (Wizards Away Colorway) (cropped), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Jordan XVIII, (Wizards Away Colorway), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Jordan XIX, (Black Mamba Colorway) (cropped), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Jordan XIX, (Black Mamba Colorway), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nike Air Jordan XVII (cropped), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nike Air Jordan XVII, 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Jordan XVI (cropped), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Jordan XVI, 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nike Air Jordan IX, 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nike Air Jordan IX (cropped), 2Pacalyp, CC BY-SA 4.0
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