About Fayette
Fayette is a tiny community in central Utah with an estimated population of 269.
Fayette holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.4 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 673 residents per square mile.
📰 Fayette News Today
- Carolyn Louise Cain Bartholomew Obituary Jun 10, 2026 Magleby Mortuary · Jun 10
- PHOTOS: National Weather Service issues Flash Flood Warnings across central, southern Utah KUTV · Jul 16
- Julia Christensen Obituary (1947 - 2026) - Fayette, UT - Deseret News Legacy obituary · Jan 16
- Several roads flooded and some closures in Emery, Sanpete, Carbon counties KSL News · Jul 16
- Mary M. Elmer Obituary Aug 28, 2023 Leavitt's Mortuary · Feb 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Fayette Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Fayette — but the Utah one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Utah — one of 334 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Fayette
- Yuba State Park reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateUtah
TypeTown
Population (2024)269
Rank in state#227 of 255
Land area0.4 sq mi
Density673/sq mi
Coordinates39.2246, -111.8542