At a Glance
Median Income
$45,781
$30,128 per capita
Home Value
$153,800
Zillow: $262,868
Median Rent
$560/mo
16.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
11.4% smoking rate
How Green River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Green River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Green River a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Green River residents earn a median household income of $45,781 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,128. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 158 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Green River is $153,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,868. Median rent is $560/month, with 16.4% 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 1979.
Education
9.8% of adults in Green River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Green River has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population804
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born10.2%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,781
Per Capita$30,128
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$160M
Avg Weekly Wage$833
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,800
Rent$560
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$262,868
Housing Units409
Rent Burden16.4%
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain7.4 in/yr
Elevation4,099 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute12 min
Broadband65.5%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Green River was founded in 1906.
The median home in Green River was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Canyonlands Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.372 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
10.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.