At a Glance
Median Income
$56,563
$19,702 per capita
Home Value
$92,100
Zillow: $324,314
Median Rent
$888/mo
14.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
17.4%
28.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
25.4% smoking rate
How Aneth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aneth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aneth a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aneth residents earn a median household income of $56,563 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,702. The unemployment rate stands at 17.4% (383% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aneth is $92,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,314. Median rent is $888/month, with 14.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
7.8% of adults in Aneth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aneth has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population324
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$56,563
Per Capita$19,702
Unemployment17.4%
Poverty28.1%
County GDP$823M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,100
Rent$888
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$324,314
Housing Units138
Rent Burden14.5%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes19.9%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death14,025/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain10.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation4,596 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband67.9%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Aneth was built in 1986.
28.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.