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Rush Valley, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
425
Population
24/sq mi density
$85,917
Median Income
$38,786 per capita
$360,700
Home Value
$642,510 Zillow
$1,103
Median Rent
20.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,917 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$360,700 home value, $1,103/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Rush Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. The area receives 36.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,046 ft (1,538 m) |
| Area | 18.1 sq mi (46.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3613°N, 112.4506°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Salt Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 39 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 (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in |
Rush Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.8").