Kearns Utah Map
Kearns, Utah — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kearns, Salt Lake County.
Interactive Map of Kearns, Utah
| City | Kearns |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| County | Salt Lake |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 40.659947 |
| Longitude | -111.996328 |
| Population | 37,696 |
| Density | 3088.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Kearns, Utah
Kearns is a locality in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It has a population of 37,696. The population density is 3088.8 people per km². Kearns is located at 40.6599°N, 111.9963°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84118.
Kearns sprawls across a broad, relatively flat expanse at the western foot of the Wasatch Mountains, its character shaped by the stark, sun-drenched beauty of the Salt Lake Valley. It lies 2.2 miles south of West Valley City, UT (from West Valley City, UT: bearing 174°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-west of Salt Lake City. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, a canvas of sagebrush and creosote that hints at the arid climate, punctuated by the occasional hardy juniper. During the long summer days, the air often carries a dry, almost crystalline quality, and the distant mountains, their peaks sometimes dusted with lingering snow even in early summer, appear as a formidable, majestic backdrop. As dusk descends, the western sky often ignites in a fiery display of oranges and purples, casting long shadows that stretch across the residential streets and commercial corridors, imbuing the landscape with a quiet, contemplative atmosphere. The history of Kearns is inextricably linked to the development of the surrounding Salt Lake Valley, its growth fueled by a succession of economic drivers that have shaped its identity. Originally a more agricultural area, the land was transformed by post-World War II suburban expansion and the establishment of significant industrial and military facilities nearby, including Kearns Army Air Field, which left a lasting imprint on the locale. This heritage is subtly echoed in the town's grid-like street patterns and the enduring presence of well-maintained parks and recreational facilities, a legacy of planned community development. The local economy, while diverse, still draws strength from its proximity to Salt Lake City’s burgeoning tech sector and its role as a residential hub for workers across the valley, fostering a sense of industrious practicality that underpins the everyday life of Kearns.
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About This Kearns Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Kearns, Utah with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kearns and Salt Lake County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Kearns is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Kearns is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
