At a Glance
Median Income
$78,854
$27,220 per capita
Home Value
$216,700
Zillow: $343,010
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
12.2% smoking rate
How Duchesne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Duchesne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Duchesne a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Duchesne residents earn a median household income of $78,854 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,220. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 854 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Duchesne is $216,700 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,010. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 18.0% 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 1976.
Education
9.6% of adults in Duchesne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Duchesne has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population1,744
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density625/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,854
Per Capita$27,220
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$1,858M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
A+
Home Value$216,700
Rent$1,050
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$343,010
Housing Units650
Rent Burden18.0%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain9.4 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation5,714 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Duchesne was founded in 1905.
The median home in Duchesne was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.