Despite a strong economy, Utahns are feeling more negative about the quality of life in the Beehive State than they have for several years, according to a new research study just released by the Utah Foundation.
The Foundation surveyed 800 Utahns, asking about 20 factors related to community satisfaction and seven related to personal satisfaction.
The Utah Foundation used the survey to create a Quality of Life Index graded on a scale of 1 to 100.
In 2011, 2013 and 2015 Utahns rated their quality of life at 71, 73 and 71 respectively. In 2018, the score slipped to a 70.
“I think the interesting thing about that decrease is that it is coming in the face of, or in light of, an improving economy over this time period,” said Utah Foundation Research Director Shawn Teigen.
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