Hanksville, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Wayne County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
203
Population
120/sq mi density
$37,614
Median Income
$19,115 per capita
$97,300
Home Value
$497,099 Zillow
$1,045
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$37,614 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,300 home value, $1,045/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanksville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.2 inches. The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,304 ft (1,312 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3720°N, 110.7135°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Canyonlands Regional (CNY) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.2 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 169 km |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Hanksville has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 29°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.2").