Henefer, Utah
Town · Population 817 · #171 in Utah
About Henefer
Set in the northern part of Utah, Henefer is a tiny community with an estimated population of 817.
Officially, Henefer is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.47 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 331 residents per square mile.
📰 Henefer News Today
- Firefighters make containment progress on Rocky Canyon Fire KUTV · Aug 15
- Evacuation orders lifted in Summit County areas near Rocky Canyon Fire FOX 13 News Utah · Aug 13
- Summit County Sheriff's Office lifts fire evacuations from Henefer KSL News · Aug 13
- Rocky Canyon Fire ‘minimal’ threat to Coalville, continues push to ridge near Henefer Park Record · Aug 12
- Henefer ordered to evacuate as Rocky Canyon Fire spreads townlift.com · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Henefer Unique
- The only place in America named Henefer — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Utah, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Utah — one of 334 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateUtah
TypeTown
Population (2024)817
Rank in state#171 of 255
Land area2.47 sq mi
Density331/sq mi
Coordinates41.0138, -111.4933