Vernal, UT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
10,254 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,178 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$234,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$369 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$793 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Uintah County
2
Vernal Urban Area
2
Utah
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Uintah County
4
Vernal Urban Area
4
Utah
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 19
Feb 1 6 26
Mar 1 3 38
Apr 1 1 46
May 1 0 55
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 1 0 72
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 1 48
Nov 1 3 34
Dec 1 9 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 13% of residents leaning left and 81% leaning right.

Liberal (13%) (82%) 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

Uintah Online School
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Vernal Middle
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Uintah Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Uintah Basin Technical College
25 miles, W • 1.4 star
Western Wyoming Community College
80 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Ashley Regional Medical Center
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Uintah Basin Medical Center
26 miles, W • 3.2 star
Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County
80 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Vernal Regional Airport
2 miles, SE • 1 star
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
83 miles, NE • 1 star
Grand Junction Regional Airport
106 miles, S • 1.4 star
Provo Municipal Airport
116 miles, W • 1 star
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