I really like Mormons and even I'm a little weirded out at times by Utah. The entire state is founded by the faith, and thus the state culture is also the Mormon culture. The members of the faith there dress like the 1980's never really died, so the rebels all dress like 1980's rebels.

On the other hand, it's the only place I know of that has places like the Fizz or Sodalicious that sells mixed sodas and only that. Dr. Pepper with cherry and creme. Non alcoholic drinks that taste wonderful near an all you can play arcade. It's also very geek friendly, because no one drinks and needs something else to do with their life. You'll find boardgame shops next to a used game store in malls that are doing very well. You will also find a store for just ties in every mall.

On the other hand, I've met a ton of Jews and atheists in Salt Lake City. There is a gay district of the city as well. Depending on the university you go to, you can have ultra liberal teachers or plain vanilla liberal teachers.

It's definitely a quirky place, and I don't want to live there, but I don't mind visiting once a year to hang out with folks I know.

I think Mormons are great people and really open and friendly. If you're not one of them though you'll never really belong.