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Tooele, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
37,265
Population
1,546/sq mi density
$88,893
Median Income
$32,835 per capita
$338,400
Home Value
$431,787 Zillow
$1,166
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
204
Violent Crime/100K
2,408 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,893 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$338,400 home value, $1,166/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
204 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tooele experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 75.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,911 ft (1,497 m) |
| Area | 21.5 sq mi (55.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5394°N, 112.3078°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Salt Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 62.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 12 |
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 | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Tooele has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (1.0").