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Thatcher, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Davis County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,094 Population 91/sq mi density
$91,042 Median Income $46,689 per capita
$327,800 Home Value $425,895 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
201 Violent Crime/100K 3,038 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,042 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$327,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
201 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Thatcher has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,014 ft (1,528 m)
Area11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates41.6815°N, 112.3200°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDavis County County
Nearest AirportBrigham City Regional (BMC)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.4"
65% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)16.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience97.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood No Rating
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,042 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Jul 28, 2025.

Mar 18, 2020 5 km NNE of Magna, Utah M5.7 105 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 129 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 123 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 102 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 125 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 127 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 121 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 127 km
Nov 4, 1992 67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada M4.7 97 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 123 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.6 105 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.6 106 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 127 km
Jan 26, 2018 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.4 122 km
May 5, 2024 16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah M4.4 14 km
Sep 5, 2017 13 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.3 125 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.3 122 km
Sep 5, 2017 12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.3 125 km
Apr 8, 1994 13 km SW of Smoot, Wyoming M4.3 142 km
Sep 5, 2017 12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.3 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

40 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 14 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 14, 1968 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 3, 1963 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 2, 2021 EF1 97 km 0
Sep 22, 2016 EF1 63 km 0
Aug 20, 1998 EF1 87 km 0
May 29, 1996 EF1 52 km 0
Sep 23, 1992 EF1 70 km 0
Sep 17, 1989 EF1 45 km 0
May 29, 1987 EF1 51 km 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 49 km 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 96 km 0
Jun 30, 1982 EF1 60 km 0
May 6, 1981 EF1 34 km 0
Jun 23, 1965 EF1 99 km 0
May 25, 1954 EF1 84 km 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 46 km 0
May 3, 2009 EF0 39 km 0
Jul 25, 2007 EF0 27 km 0
Aug 2, 2005 EF0 75 km 0
May 29, 2005 EF0 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 34 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BLACK PINE 2 (69,897 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BLACK PINE 2 69,897 94 km
2006 STONE 2 50,677 63 km
2001 UNNAMED 38,647 24 km
1994 ELEVATOR 31,854 35 km
2013 STATE 31,011 39 km
2006 HOGUPS 30,094 74 km
2007 MONARCH 25,046 94 km
2016 BROAD MOUTH 21,009 21 km
2005 SALLY 19,726 79 km
2005 PARK VALLEY 18,700 75 km
1996 SILVER HILL 17,137 99 km
2000 CASTLEROCK 16,718 95 km
1996 GOLDEN SPIKE 16,186 24 km
2007 CLEVELAND 16,172 83 km
2011 LAKESIDE 16,165 97 km
2016 WEST ANTELOPE 15,483 85 km
2006 SCORPIO 14,887 80 km
2000 HOGUP 14,688 76 km
2018 GORING 14,538 20 km
2020 TABBY CANYON 14,330 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in

Thatcher has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.9").

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