Wanship, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
252 Population 50/sq mi density
$77,292 Median Income $32,537 per capita
$454,200 Home Value $676,635 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,292 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$454,200 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wanship experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. The area receives 70.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation6,094 ft (1,857 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates40.8168°N, 111.4151°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySalt Lake County County
Nearest AirportSalt Lake City International (SLC)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 70.1"
Wettest Month (May) 1.85"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median54.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %41.0%
Unhealthy Days43

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 RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience66.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

445 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 16, 2025.

Mar 18, 2020 5 km NNE of Magna, Utah M5.7 56 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 103 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.6 55 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.6 55 km
May 5, 2024 16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah M4.4 119 km
Apr 16, 2020 4 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.2 55 km
Mar 18, 2020 1 km NNW of Magna, Utah M4.2 59 km
Apr 15, 2020 4 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.2 55 km
Mar 16, 1992 6 km S of Herriman, Utah M4.2 67 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km N of Helper, Utah M4.2 128 km
May 25, 2016 15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah M4.0 74 km
Mar 18, 2020 4 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.0 57 km
Jun 3, 2009 5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah M4.0 129 km
Mar 23, 2020 8 km NNE of Magna, Utah M3.9 54 km
May 1, 2025 4 km WNW of Independence, Utah M3.9 56 km
Mar 18, 2020 4 km NNE of Magna, Utah M3.9 57 km
May 4, 2024 16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah M3.9 119 km
Sep 24, 2019 5 km ENE of Howell, Utah M3.9 138 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NE of Magna, Utah M3.9 54 km
Jun 28, 1990 11 km NNE of Howell, Utah M3.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

50 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 96 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 11, 1999 EF2 40 km 1
Aug 14, 1968 EF2 74 km 0
Feb 9, 1965 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 3, 1963 EF2 40 km 0
May 10, 1950 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 2, 2021 EF1 44 km 0
Sep 22, 2016 EF1 63 km 0
Aug 20, 1998 EF1 45 km 0
May 29, 1996 EF1 71 km 0
Jun 2, 1993 EF1 43 km 0
May 3, 1993 EF1 78 km 0
Sep 23, 1992 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 25, 1991 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 8, 1989 EF1 48 km 0
Mar 2, 1989 EF1 59 km 0
Jan 10, 1989 EF1 47 km 0
Dec 2, 1970 EF1 48 km 0
Aug 14, 1968 EF1 40 km 0
Apr 17, 1966 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 9, 1965 EF1 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST FORK (106,432 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 EAST FORK 106,432 73 km
2018 POLE CREEK 102,426 93 km
2018 DOLLAR RIDGE 69,817 91 km
2018 COAL HOLLOW 30,239 99 km
2007 KIMBELL 16,949 100 km
2000 CASTLEROCK 16,718 92 km
2016 WEST ANTELOPE 15,483 68 km
2020 TABBY CANYON 14,330 92 km
2002 GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK) 14,245 58 km
2020 KNOLLS 12,948 76 km
2017 TANK HOLLOW 11,003 91 km
1994 DRY CANYON 2 10,927 93 km
2019 GOOSE POINT 9,186 90 km
2001 BEEF HOLLOW 9,062 63 km
2007 MM COMPLEX 8,767 76 km
1999 WEST MOUNTAIN II 8,476 89 km
1996 SOLDIER PASS 8,010 78 km
2003 CASCADE II 7,943 42 km
1998 FAUST 6,957 93 km
1996 TABBY MOUNTAIN 6,626 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in Wettest
June 62°F (16°C) 1.2 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Wanship has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.8").

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