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West Valley City, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
137,955
Population
3,850/sq mi density
$88,604
Median Income
$28,567 per capita
$377,300
Home Value
$466,390 Zillow
$1,445
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
312 sunny days/yr
699
Violent Crime/100K
3,189 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$88,604 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$377,300 home value, $1,445/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
699 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
West Valley City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 109.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,344 ft (1,324 m) |
| Area | 35.5 sq mi (92.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,850/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6885°N, 112.0118°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Salt Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in |
West Valley City has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 29°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.8").