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South Jordan, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
80,331
Population
3,118/sq mi density
$126,400
Median Income
$49,927 per capita
$614,800
Home Value
$658,813 Zillow
$1,806
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
94
Violent Crime/100K
1,448 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$126,400 median income, 1.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$614,800 home value, $1,806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.5% bachelor's degree or higher
South Jordan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 142.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,665 ft (1,422 m) |
| Area | 22.1 sq mi (57.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5569°N, 111.9786°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Salt Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 16 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 (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in |
South Jordan has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.8").