At a Glance
Median Income
$55,947
$33,885 per capita
Home Value
$80,900
Zillow: $139,122
Median Rent
$633/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
17.1% smoking rate
How Ute Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ute's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ute a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ute residents earn a median household income of $55,947 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,885. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ute is $80,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,122. Median rent is $633/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
10.4% of adults in Ute hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ute has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population351
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density949/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,947
Per Capita$33,885
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$462M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,900
Rent$633
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$139,122
Housing Units205
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,367/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.1 in/yr
Elevation1,252 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ute was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.