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Vernal, UT
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Vernal, UT
At a Glance
How Vernal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vernal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Vernal a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Vernal residents earn a median household income of $59,178 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,104. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,375 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vernal is $234,200 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,035. Median rent is $900/month, with 21.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Vernal reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,101/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Vernal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vernal has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.