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Green River, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Wayne County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
804 Population 30/sq mi density
$45,781 Median Income $30,128 per capita
$153,800 Home Value $248,541 Zillow
$560 Median Rent 16.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,781 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$153,800 home value, $560/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Green River experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,099 ft (1,249 m)
Area12.6 sq mi (32.6 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates38.9935°N, 110.1734°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportCanyonlands Regional (CNY)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"
82% below US avg
Wettest Month (Oct) 0.91"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.3 / 100
Community Resilience36.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

488 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Mar 4, 2019 29 km E of La Sal, Utah M4.5 135 km
May 27, 2000 29 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado M4.4 137 km
Jun 24, 1992 30 km WSW of Emery, Utah M4.3 122 km
Jul 19, 2001 31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah M4.2 122 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km N of Helper, Utah M4.2 102 km
Jun 29, 2014 6 km SE of Spring City, Utah M4.2 120 km
Apr 7, 1990 28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah M4.0 136 km
Jan 6, 1996 15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah M3.9 62 km
Apr 14, 2010 30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah M3.9 135 km
Jan 24, 2013 22 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.9 127 km
Mar 1, 2016 34 km N of Halls Crossing, Utah M3.8 143 km
May 31, 2022 37 km ENE of Thompson Springs, Utah M3.8 76 km
Feb 5, 1998 7 km N of Helper, Utah M3.8 103 km
Feb 6, 1991 7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah M3.8 98 km
Jul 6, 1999 27 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado M3.7 138 km
Dec 22, 1999 31 km SW of Emery, Utah M3.7 121 km
Nov 8, 1991 17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah M3.7 142 km
Mar 2, 1991 27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah M3.7 142 km
Jun 3, 1999 28 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.7 134 km
Jan 8, 1999 31 km SW of Emery, Utah M3.7 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 10, 1970 EF2 40 km 0
Nov 2, 1967 EF2 93 km 0
May 4, 1961 EF2 2 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF0 80 km 0
Jul 26, 2010 EF0 78 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF0 64 km 0
Jun 8, 2006 EF0 4 km 0
Sep 12, 2002 EF0 84 km 0
Jul 25, 2001 EF0 87 km 0
Sep 8, 2000 EF0 42 km 0
Apr 18, 2000 EF0 68 km 0
Jul 26, 1991 EF0 11 km 0
Jul 26, 1991 EF0 5 km 0
Aug 31, 1986 EF0 70 km 0
Jul 24, 1981 EF0 74 km 0
May 31, 1969 EF0 97 km 0
May 31, 1969 EF0 97 km 0
May 31, 1969 EF0 97 km 0
May 9, 1966 EF0 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RATTLE COMPLEX (RATTLE) (87,396 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 RATTLE COMPLEX (RATTLE) 87,396 61 km
2018 TRAIL MOUNTAIN 18,342 98 km
1989 DIAMONDPK 15,685 72 km
2001 INDIAN SPR 13,458 97 km
2018 BEAR TRAP 9,215 42 km
2021 PACK CREEK 8,859 96 km
2002 BLACK CANYON 6,078 39 km
1999 TOMS CYN 6,030 99 km
1995 TRIANGLE 5,688 95 km
1990 FLORENCE 5,123 46 km
1994 BITTCRCOMP 4,445 99 km
2002 COUNTY LINE 4,298 57 km
2010 MOONWATER POINT 4,200 50 km
1989 RYAN CREEK 3,843 97 km
2008 PORCUPINE RANCH 3,768 90 km
2004 BIG CANYON 3,618 51 km
1995 VALLEY CITY 2 3,236 38 km
1989 RATTLESNAK 3,164 40 km
1999 LITTLE HOLE 2,997 89 km
2006 WESTWATER 2 2,861 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in Wettest
November 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.3 in

Green River has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 28°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.3").

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