Emery County, UT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
9,968 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,956 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$197,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$382 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$550 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.5% 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 1 7 25
Feb 1 5 30
Mar 1 4 39
Apr 1 1 46
May 1 0 55
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 1 0 72
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 1 0 49
Nov 1 3 36
Dec 1 7 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 8%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, UT State Senate District 26, UT State House District 69, UT
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Schools

Castle Dale School
22 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Emery High
22 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Ferron School
23 miles, NW • 3.7 star
San Rafael Middle School
23 miles, NW • 1.9 star

Colleges

Snow College
52 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Uintah Basin Technical College
98 miles, NE • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Castleview Hospital
42 miles, N • 3.2 star
Gunnison Valley Hospital
60 miles, NW • 4.1 star

Airports

Canyonlands Field
55 miles, SE • 1 star
Provo Municipal Airport
99 miles, N • 1 star
Grand Junction Regional Airport
118 miles, E • 1.4 star
Vernal Regional Airport
118 miles, NE • 1 star