Duchesne County, UT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
19,932 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,738 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$253,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$427 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$775 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Utah
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Utah
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 18
Feb 0 5 25
Mar 0 2 38
Apr 1 1 47
May 1 0 56
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 1 0 72
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 1 0 60
Oct 1 0 48
Nov 0 2 34
Dec 1 7 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 12% of residents leaning left and 82% leaning right.

Liberal (12%) (84%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 8%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, UT State Senate District 20, UT State House District 68, UT
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Schools

Duchesne School
9 miles, S • 1.9 star
Altamont High
9 miles, E • 2.8 star
Duchesne High
9 miles, S • 1.9 star
Altamont School
9 miles, E • 3.7 star

Colleges

Uintah Basin Technical College
24 miles, E • 1.4 star
Paul Mitchell the School-Provo
64 miles, W • 1 star
Brigham Young University-Provo
64 miles, W • 3.2 star

Hospitals

Uintah Basin Medical Center
23 miles, E • 3.2 star
Ashley Regional Medical Center
49 miles, E • 4.1 star
Castleview Hospital
52 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Heber Valley Hospital
53 miles, NW • 4.1 star

Airports

Vernal Regional Airport
50 miles, E • 1 star
Provo Municipal Airport
68 miles, W • 1 star
Salt Lake City International Airport
88 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Ogden-Hinckley Airport
104 miles, NW • 1 star