Loa Public RecordsUtah

Transportation in Loa, Wayne County, UT, is dominated by private vehicle use, with over 90% of workers commuting alone by car, and less than 1% using public transit, reflecting limited or no formal transit options. Average commute times are short, around 11–13 minutes, due to the city's small size and low congestion. Most households (about 97%) have access to at least one vehicle. The city’s infrastructure includes state highways but lacks major transit facilities. Major employment hubs are local government, agriculture, and small businesses, with few residents commuting outside Wayne County for work.

Loa, Wayne, UT features a homeownership rate of about 74%, with median home values around $255,000 as of 2023. Rental options are limited, with median rents averaging $900 per month. The market has seen modest annual property value growth of roughly 5%. Housing consists mainly of single-family homes in quiet neighborhoods. Property tax rates average 0.7%, meaning about $1,785 on a median-valued home. The community is small and tight-knit, with most homes owner-occupied and few multi-family or apartment complexes.

Loa, located in Wayne County, Utah, had a population of approximately 514 people as of the 2020 Census. The city’s residents are predominantly White (about 97%), with small representations of Hispanic or Latino (2%), and minimal other racial groups. The median age is around 39 years, reflecting a mix of children, adults, and seniors. Gender distribution is nearly even, with about 49% male and 51% female.

Loa, Wayne County, UT (population ~500), has limited healthcare resources. The city’s main facility is Wayne Community Health Center, a federally qualified health center offering primary care, dental, and behavioral services, with no full-service hospital—residents often travel over 75 miles to Sevier Valley Hospital in Richfield. Around 88% of Wayne County adults are insured (Utah Department of Health, 2022), and the population skews older (median age ~39). Common health issues include chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension). The provider-to-population ratio is low, with fewer than 3 primary care providers per 10,000 residents.

Loa, Utah, served by Wayne School District, has one main public school: Wayne High School, with around 133 students (grades 7-12) and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The high school graduation rate in Loa is approximately 94%, though only about 19% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The city does not have colleges, but offers adult education via district programs. School safety is rated above state average, and educational programs include FFA, athletics, and concurrent enrollment. There are no private or charter schools in Loa.