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Kearns metro township, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
37,058
Population
8,004/sq mi density
$83,355
Median Income
$27,805 per capita
$334,400
Home Value
$466,390 Zillow
$1,644
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
78
Violent Crime/100K
2,224 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$83,355 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$334,400 home value, $1,644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Kearns metro township experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 23.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,682 ft (1,427 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,004/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6519°N, 112.0094°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Salt Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 10 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1909 | UTAH | Earthquake | 3.6 m | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Kearns metro township has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 28°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.9").