Deseret, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Juab County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
505 Population 165/sq mi density
$231,400 Home Value $344,877 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Deseret, UT

At a Glance

Home Value
$231,400
18% below
Zillow: $344,877
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
74% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
21.9%
508% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Deseret Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Deseret's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
82%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
608%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Deseret a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Deseret is $231,400 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $344,877. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

8.7% of adults in Deseret hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Deseret has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population505
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,132
Unemployment21.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$895M
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Housing

Home Value$231,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$344,877
Housing Units128
Rent Burden19.3%

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,968/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
Elevation4,591 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute15 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Deseret was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (104 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.