Flaming Gorge, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Daggett County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
55 Population 24/sq mi density
$36,964 Median Income $26,089 per capita
$285,000 Home Value $389,412 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$36,964 median income, 9.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$285,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Flaming Gorge, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,964
51% below
$26,089 per capita
Home Value
$285,000
1% above
Zillow: $389,412
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
5% below
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Flaming Gorge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
101%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
253%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Flaming Gorge a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Flaming Gorge residents earn a median household income of $36,964 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,089. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Flaming Gorge is $285,000 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $389,412. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

13.9% of adults in Flaming Gorge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Flaming Gorge has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population55
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,964
Per Capita$26,089
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$146M
Avg Weekly Wage$789

Housing

C
Home Value$285,000
Rent
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$389,412
Housing Units158
Rent Burden12.7%

Health

Obesity30.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
Elevation6,916 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute15 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

The median home in Flaming Gorge was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Vernal Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.