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Orangeville Today
By the People, for the People
Utah Wellbeing Project survey expands to Emery County
The survey aims to gather community feedback on well-being across three Emery County cities.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:00am
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The Utah Wellbeing Project survey aims to capture the unique perspectives of residents in small, rural communities across the state.Orangeville TodayThe Utah Wellbeing Project, a statewide initiative to assess community well-being, is expanding its survey to include the Emery County cities of Orangeville, Castle Dale, and Ferron. The survey asks residents to rank their individual and community well-being across 12 different categories, with the goal of providing insights to local leaders.
Why it matters
The Utah Wellbeing Project provides a comprehensive look at community well-being across the state, gathering feedback from both urban and rural areas. By expanding to Emery County, the project can better understand the unique needs and perspectives of smaller, rural communities and inform local decision-making.
The details
The Utah Wellbeing Project survey asks participants to rank their individual well-being in 12 categories, including health, connections with nature, living standards, and safety and security. It also includes questions about community-level factors like population growth and economic development. The survey is open to Emery County residents aged 18 and older in Orangeville, Castle Dale, and Ferron until April 22.
- The Utah Wellbeing Project survey is open for Emery County residents until April 22, 2026.
The players
Dr. Courtney Flint
A researcher with the Utah Wellbeing Project who explained the survey's goals and methodology.
What they’re saying
“Really, what it is, is it's a survey. We partner with cities and towns to help collect survey data from residents and communities and to address all aspects of individual well-being and community well-being, and generally gather some perspectives on how things are going in their community.”
— Dr. Courtney Flint, Researcher, Utah Wellbeing Project
“We've partnered with communities across the state, up and down, from very small rural communities to very big urban communities. And it really helps us to pull out what's unique about all of our different communities in Utah.”
— Dr. Courtney Flint, Researcher, Utah Wellbeing Project
What’s next
The Utah Wellbeing Project survey will remain open for Emery County residents in Orangeville, Castle Dale, and Ferron until April 22, 2026. After the survey closes, the project will analyze the data and provide reports to local leaders to inform community decision-making.
The takeaway
The expansion of the Utah Wellbeing Project survey to Emery County demonstrates the project's commitment to gathering comprehensive, statewide data on community well-being. By including smaller, rural communities like Orangeville, Castle Dale, and Ferron, the project can better understand the unique needs and perspectives of all Utah residents.