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River Heights, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Cache County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
2,179
Population
3,302/sq mi density
$109,063
Median Income
$46,174 per capita
$427,900
Home Value
$494,759 Zillow
$1,134
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
37
Violent Crime/100K
422 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$109,063 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$427,900 home value, $1,134/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.1% bachelor's degree or higher
River Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. The area receives 61.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,567 ft (1,392 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,302/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7221°N, 111.8191°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Cache County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brigham City Regional (BMC) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0468 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.8 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively 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 | - | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
River Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (1.1").