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Bluebell, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Duchesne County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
272 Population 28/sq mi density
$119,107 Median Income $44,333 per capita
$351,900 Home Value $342,275 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 322 sunny days/yr
822 Violent Crime/100K 3,547 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$119,107 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$351,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
822 violent crimes/100K (116% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bluebell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,192 ft (1,887 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates40.3514°N, 110.2238°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDuchesne County County
Nearest AirportVernal Regional (VEL)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.4"
75% below US avg
Snowfall 38.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.14"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0509 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)11.8 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience31.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

404 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 10, 2025.

Mar 20, 1995 10 km NNW of Rangely, Colorado M4.5 117 km
Jan 30, 2000 8 km ESE of Little America, Wyoming M4.3 134 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km N of Helper, Utah M4.2 85 km
Jun 29, 2014 6 km SE of Spring City, Utah M4.2 145 km
May 20, 1995 434km E of Wendover, Utah M4.1 109 km
May 25, 2016 15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah M4.0 39 km
Apr 7, 1990 28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah M4.0 68 km
May 1, 2025 4 km WNW of Independence, Utah M3.9 92 km
Jan 6, 1996 15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah M3.9 146 km
Feb 5, 1998 7 km N of Helper, Utah M3.8 85 km
Feb 6, 1991 7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah M3.8 119 km
Apr 22, 2017 4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado M3.8 121 km
Feb 15, 2019 3 km SSW of Bluffdale, Utah M3.7 147 km
Nov 8, 1991 17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah M3.7 79 km
Mar 2, 1991 27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah M3.7 69 km
Jun 9, 2021 17 km E of Independence, Utah M3.7 71 km
Feb 4, 2012 12 km E of Woodland Hills, Utah M3.6 115 km
Jun 3, 1992 14 km NW of Orangeville, Utah M3.6 139 km
Jul 11, 1992 12 km NW of Orangeville, Utah M3.6 139 km
Jul 5, 1992 13 km NW of Orangeville, Utah M3.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

17 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 11, 1993 EF3 16 km 0
Jun 19, 2022 EF2 68 km 0
May 10, 1950 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 3, 1999 EF1 59 km 0
Jun 1, 1955 EF1 57 km 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 81 km 0
Jun 16, 2015 EF0 88 km 0
Aug 6, 2009 EF0 48 km 0
Aug 6, 2009 EF0 59 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF0 34 km 0
Aug 21, 2001 EF0 79 km 0
Jul 25, 2001 EF0 98 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF0 69 km 0
Jul 8, 1990 EF0 21 km 0
Mar 23, 1990 EF0 62 km 0
May 29, 1988 EF0 36 km 0
Sep 11, 1984 EF0 26 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST FORK (106,432 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 EAST FORK 106,432 42 km
2018 DOLLAR RIDGE 69,817 62 km
2007 NEOLA NORTH 46,909 29 km
2002 MUSTANG 20,607 98 km
1988 WHITEROCKS 18,885 34 km
2002 GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK) 14,245 72 km
2021 BEAR 12,660 89 km
2017 TANK HOLLOW 11,003 95 km
2012 CHURCH CAMP 7,016 63 km
1989 UINTA CANYON 5,834 35 km
2005 NORTH NEOLA 5,195 23 km
2018 MURDOCK 5,169 64 km
1985 WEYMAN 5,058 66 km
2016 BOX CANYON 4,479 81 km
2005 SHEEP CREEK WFU 4,128 64 km
2002 PRICE CANYON 3,118 85 km
2014 TAYLOR MOUNTAIN ROAD 2,965 59 km
2002 GARDER CANYON 2,687 64 km
2004 MAIL DRAW 2,601 98 km
2017 MACK SHAFT 2,562 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
March 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in
April 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in

Bluebell has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.7").

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