West jordan, UT elevation
Downtown West jordan sits at 4,373 ft (1,333 m) above sea level. The city limits climb well above that: the highest of our USGS sample points is 5,331 ft, 7.8 mi from downtown.
USGS elevation downtown
4,373ft
1,333 m above sea level
Ground elevation at 40.60967, -111.93910 (GNIS populated-place coordinates (city center)).
Source: USGS 3D Elevation Program, via the Elevation Point Query Service
- Range inside city limits (sampled)
- 4,277 to 5,331 ft
- 1,304 to 1,625 m · 162 USGS points
- Source: USGS 3DEP + 2024 Census boundary
- Average of sampled points
- 4,721 ft (1,439 m)
- Source: USGS 3DEP
Data updated · By Ankit Kumar, compiled from public U.S. government and open datasets · How these numbers are made
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Elevation range inside the city limits
West jordan covers 32.6 sq mi of land. Across it, USGS elevations at 162 sampled points run from 4,277 ft (1,304 m) to 5,331 ft (1,625 m), a spread of 1,054 ft. The average of those points is 4,721 ft, higher than downtown.
Method: Sampled: USGS 3DEP elevation at 162 points (the city center plus a regular grid about 738 m apart) inside the 2024 Census boundary. The true highest and lowest points can lie between grid points.
Life at 4,373 ft
Standard-atmosphere estimates for downtown West jordan (4,373 ft). Weather moves the real values a little from day to day.
- Oxygen per breath
- 85 % of sea level
- Air is still 20.9% oxygen; there is just less air.
- Home canning
- Above 1,000 ft, USDA processing times and pressure-canner pounds go up.
- Canning adjustments
Sources: pressure from the U.S. Standard Atmosphere, 1976 (NOAA, NASA, USAF); boiling point from the Antoine equation for water (Lange's Handbook of Chemistry); canning thresholds from the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning. Not medical or food-safety advice; follow the tested USDA recipe for your altitude.
West jordan compared with nearby and similar-size cities
- Sandy, UT4,786 ft
- Lehi, UT4,568 ft
- Provo, UT4,553 ft
- South Jordan, UT4,443 ft
- West jordan (downtown)4,373 ft
- West Valley City, UT4,306 ft
- Salt Lake City, UT4,264 ft
- Las Cruces, NM3,910 ft
- Lansing, MI853 ft
- Springfield, IL600 ft
Landmark elevations
| What | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown West jordan | 4,373 ft (1,333 m) | USGS 3DEP at GNIS populated-place coordinates |
| Highest sampled point | 5,331 ft (1,625 m) · 7.8 mi from downtown | USGS 3DEP grid sample |
| Lowest sampled point | 4,277 ft (1,304 m) · 1.0 mi from downtown | USGS 3DEP grid sample |
| Nearest public airport: South Valley Rgnl (KSVR) | 4,606 ft (1,404 m) · 2.9 mi away | FAA field elevation |
West jordan at a glance
| What | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,688 (July 1, 2024) | U.S. Census Bureau estimate |
| Land area | 32.6 sq mi (84.4 km²) | Census 2024 Gazetteer |
| County | Salt Lake | USGS GNIS |
| USGS 7.5-minute topo map | Midvale | USGS GNIS |
| Downtown coordinates | 40.60967, -111.93910 | USGS GNIS |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of West jordan, UT?
Downtown West jordan is 4,373 ft (1,333 m) above sea level, from the USGS 3D Elevation Program at the city-center coordinates. Inside the city limits, USGS values at 162 sampled points run from 4,277 to 5,331 ft.
What is the highest point in West jordan?
The highest of our 162 USGS sample points inside the 2024 Census city boundary is 5,331 ft (1,625 m), about 7.8 mi from downtown (40.5693, -112.0782). The true high point can be slightly higher because it may fall between grid points.
What is the lowest point in West jordan?
The lowest sampled point is 4,277 ft (1,304 m), about 1.0 mi from downtown. That is 1,054 ft below the highest sampled point.
At what temperature does water boil in West jordan?
At 4,373 ft, water boils at about 204.0 °F (95.6 °C) and standard air pressure is 25.49 inHg (863 hPa), so each breath holds about 85% of the oxygen it would at sea level. Cooking times for pasta, eggs and beans run a little longer than at sea level.
What is the elevation of the airport near West jordan?
South Valley Rgnl (KSVR), 2.9 mi from downtown, has an FAA field elevation of 4,606.4 ft (1,404 m).
Do I need to adjust canning times in West jordan?
Yes. At 4,373 ft downtown, USDA tables call for longer boiling-water processing times and higher weighted-gauge pressure than at sea level. Check your own address, because the city spans 4,277 to 5,331 ft.
Sources
- USGS Elevation Point Query Service (3DEP) — downtown elevation and every sampled point
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Cartographic Boundary Files (places, states; 1:500,000) — city boundary used for sampling
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places) — land area and Census place match
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates (cities and towns, July 1, 2024) — population
- USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), Domestic Names — city-center coordinates, county and topo map name
- FAA Aeronautical Information Services, Airports (field elevation) — airport field elevation
- U.S. Standard Atmosphere, 1976 (NOAA/NASA/USAF); water boiling point by the Antoine equation (Lange’s Handbook of Chemistry) — boiling point, air pressure and oxygen
- USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning — canning altitude thresholds
How each number is produced: methodology and data sources.
Data updated · By Ankit Kumar, compiled from public U.S. government and open datasets · How these numbers are made