At a Glance
Median Income
$54,107
$23,223 per capita
Home Value
$160,400
Zillow: $342,275
Median Rent
$883/mo
21.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
13.4%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
12.6% smoking rate
How Myton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Myton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Myton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Myton residents earn a median household income of $54,107 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,223. The unemployment rate stands at 13.4% (272% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 854 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Myton is $160,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,275. Median rent is $883/month, with 21.4% 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 1978.
Education
3.2% of adults in Myton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Myton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population662
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density655/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$54,107
Per Capita$23,223
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$1,858M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,400
Rent$883
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$342,275
Housing Units258
Rent Burden21.4%
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain7.0 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation5,085 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute16 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Myton was founded in 1905.
The median home in Myton was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Vernal Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.