Oljato-Monument Valley, UT
At a Glance
Median Income
$28,750
$15,641 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
74.3% high school+
Unemployment
17.7%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26.2% smoking rate
How Oljato-Monument Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oljato-Monument Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oljato-Monument Valley a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oljato-Monument Valley residents earn a median household income of $28,750 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,641. The unemployment rate stands at 17.7% (392% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Education
9.6% of adults in Oljato-Monument Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
74.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oljato-Monument Valley has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population683
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$28,750
Per Capita$15,641
Unemployment17.7%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$823M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$324,314
Housing Units232
Rent Burden21.8%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes20.0%
Smoking26.2%
Heart Disease9.3%
Premature Death14,025/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain6.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation5,794 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+74.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute34 min
Broadband31.5%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Oljato-Monument Valley was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (113 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.