Uintah 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 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
36,458 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,861 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$270,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$404 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$766 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Vernal Urban Area
2
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

Vernal Urban Area
4
Utah
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 19
Feb 0 6 25
Mar 0 3 37
Apr 1 1 46
May 1 0 55
Jun 1 0 64
Jul 1 0 71
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 0 47
Nov 1 3 33
Dec 1 9 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 12% of residents leaning left and 81% leaning right.

Liberal (12%) (83%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 9%
Other 14%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Davis School
19 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Naples School
21 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Uintah River High
21 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Discovery School
22 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Uintah Basin Technical College
27 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Ashley Regional Medical Center
23 miles, N • 4.1 star
Uintah Basin Medical Center
28 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Vernal Regional Airport
22 miles, NE • 1 star
Grand Junction Regional Airport
87 miles, S • 1.4 star
Canyonlands Field
96 miles, SW • 1 star
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
104 miles, NE • 1 star
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