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Highland, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
19,625
Population
2,258/sq mi density
$178,662
Median Income
$59,252 per capita
$846,900
Home Value
$962,390 Zillow
$2,100
Median Rent
16.2% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
68
Violent Crime/100K
1,268 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$178,662 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$846,900 home value, $2,100/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Highland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 74.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,877 ft (1,487 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,258/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4276°N, 111.7956°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Salt Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.92 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.17 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Highland has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (1.0").