Fort Duchesne, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Uintah County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
375 Population 53/sq mi density
$40,052 Median Income $46,984 per capita
$167,000 Home Value $342,275 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$40,052 median income, 17.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$167,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Duchesne, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,052
47% below
$46,984 per capita
Home Value
$167,000
41% below
Zillow: $342,275
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
59.8% high school+
Unemployment
17.6%
389% above
34.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Fort Duchesne Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
59%
Poverty
277%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
489%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Duchesne 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

Fort Duchesne residents earn a median household income of $40,052 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,984. The unemployment rate stands at 17.6% (389% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,375 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Duchesne is $167,000 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,275. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

4.5% of adults in Fort Duchesne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 59.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Duchesne has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population375
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

F
Median Income$40,052
Per Capita$46,984
Unemployment17.6%
Poverty34.4%
County GDP$2,879M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098

Housing

A
Home Value$167,000
Rent
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$342,275
Housing Units211
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,492/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain6.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,128 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+59.8%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute15 min
Broadband45.5%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Duchesne was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Vernal Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.