Kaysville is participating in the 2026 Utah Wellbeing Survey Project, an initiative involving 57 cities and towns designed to assess resident wellbeing and local perspectives. The project aims to provide city leaders with information to inform general planning processes, according to a report by Utah State University.
The survey collected 316 viable responses, representing 1.5% of Kaysville's estimated adult population of 21,511. Demographic data showed that respondents were not fully representative of the city, with individuals aged 50-59, adult females, married individuals, and those with at least a four-year college degree being overrepresented. Adult males and those without a college degree were underrepresented.
Survey participants reported an average personal wellbeing score of 4.19 on a 5-point scale, with 85% of respondents indicating their wellbeing was a 4 or 5. The average community wellbeing score was 3.95, with 76% of respondents reporting a 4 or 5. Within the Rapid Growth city cluster, Kaysville scored slightly above the average for both personal and community wellbeing.
Respondents identified several key domains of wellbeing. Family Life, Safety and Security, and Living Standards received the highest ratings. Mental Health, Physical Health, and Safety and Security were noted as the most important domains to residents. While Family Life and Living Standards were rated highly, local environmental quality and physical health fell into a category of higher importance but lower ratings.
Regarding community connection, Kaysville ranked 36th out of the 57 participating cities. A positive relationship was found between community connection and mental health, as well as overall personal wellbeing.
The report highlighted several local concerns and economic perspectives. A majority of respondents (61%) felt that population growth is occurring too fast, though 41% indicated the pace of economic development is just right. Top concerns cited by residents include water supply, the Great Salt Lake, affordable housing, air quality, and traffic.
In terms of cost of living, respondents identified childcare (62%), housing (36%), and healthcare (32%) as the most difficult expenses. Regarding transportation, the most problematic barriers identified were cost (53%) and travel time (44%).
The survey results were gathered through an online Qualtrics survey advertised by Kaysville City in April 2026. Funding for the project was provided by the Utah League of Cities and Towns and several cities, including Cedar City, Delta, Heber, La Verkin, South Weber, Vernal, West Bountiful, and West Valley City, with additional support from the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP).
