South Salt Lake, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
26,277
Population
3,786/sq mi density
$68,035
Median Income
$36,348 per capita
$390,400
Home Value
$438,981 Zillow
$1,329
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
767
Violent Crime/100K
5,877 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$68,035 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$390,400 home value, $1,329/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
767 violent crimes/100K (102% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
South Salt Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. The area receives 51.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,246 ft (1,294 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,786/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7056°N, 111.8986°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Salt Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 41.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 43 |
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)
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 | - | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (200 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in |
South Salt Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.5").