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Cornish, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Cache County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
236 Population 44/sq mi density
$87,500 Median Income $32,498 per capita
$276,200 Home Value $472,005 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
37 Violent Crime/100K 422 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$87,500 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$276,200 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Cornish experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. The area receives 49.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,481 ft (1,366 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates41.9672°N, 111.9587°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCache County County
Nearest AirportBrigham City Regional (BMC)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 49.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0468 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.8 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience76.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,316 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Jul 28, 2025.

Feb 3, 1994 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M5.8 120 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NNE of Magna, Utah M5.7 136 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 116 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 87 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 80 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 77 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 119 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 82 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 77 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 84 km
Feb 4, 1994 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.7 113 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 85 km
Nov 4, 1992 67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada M4.7 134 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 80 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.6 135 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.6 136 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 109 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 84 km
Feb 3, 1994 13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 108 km
Feb 10, 1994 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

42 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 16 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 14, 1968 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 22, 2016 EF1 90 km 0
Aug 20, 1998 EF1 92 km 0
May 29, 1996 EF1 74 km 0
Jun 11, 1993 EF1 83 km 0
Sep 23, 1992 EF1 99 km 0
Sep 17, 1989 EF1 2 km 0
May 29, 1987 EF1 9 km 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 54 km 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 35 km 0
Aug 18, 1983 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 30, 1982 EF1 17 km 0
May 6, 1981 EF1 11 km 0
Jun 23, 1965 EF1 85 km 0
May 25, 1954 EF1 55 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF0 78 km 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 62 km 0
Jul 31, 2016 EF0 87 km 0
Jul 7, 2013 EF0 60 km 0
May 3, 2009 EF0 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1909 UTAH Earthquake 3.6 m 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 145 km
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: POWERLINE (54,378 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 POWERLINE 54,378 97 km
2006 STONE 2 50,677 70 km
2001 UNNAMED 38,647 68 km
1994 ELEVATOR 31,854 34 km
2013 STATE 31,011 33 km
2016 BROAD MOUTH 21,009 30 km
1996 GOLDEN SPIKE 16,186 67 km
2007 CLEVELAND 16,172 41 km
1999 BRIDGER BA 15,227 92 km
2018 GORING 14,538 35 km
2018 NORTH EDEN 14,398 74 km
2007 COW CANYON 13,447 78 km
2017 WILDCAT 13,100 92 km
1992 MEADOW DIVIDE 12,968 76 km
2000 TAYLOR 12,633 52 km
1988 METCALF 11,946 51 km
2000 MOONSHINE 11,489 93 km
1994 DRY CANYON 2 10,927 66 km
2005 FORT HALL COMPLEX 10,720 97 km
2007 MITCHELL 10,466 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.3 in

Cornish has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.9").

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