Vernal

Uintah County, Utah

Population 37K |Median income $73,746 |1 hospital

Population

37,056

Uintah County

Median Income

$73,746

+8% vs avg

Median Home Value

$298,600

+31% vs avg

Median Age

33.2

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

37K+10%

Median Income

$73,746+19%

Median Home Value

$298,600+59%

Poverty Rate

11.8%+2%

Unemployment

6%-3%

Economics

Median Rent

$941/mo

Poverty Rate

11.8% -17% vs avg

Unemployment 6%

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.8%

Work From Home 8%

Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 83.6%

Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%

Asian 0.9%

African American 0.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration

37.3%

Obesity

35.5%

High Blood Pressure

30.7%

Physical Inactivity

21.3%

Frequent Mental Distress

18.7%

Frequent Physical Distress

14.3%

Binge Drinking

12.7%

Current Smoking

12.6%

Current Asthma

11.5%

Lack of Health Insurance

11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.4%

Annual Checkup 69.3%

Other Measures

Diabetes

10.5%

Coronary Heart Disease

5.8%

Stroke

3.2%

Alerts & News — Vernal Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chester and York Counties in South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 29m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Vernal, UT? ▼

Vernal, UT has a population of 37,056 people, located in Uintah County, Utah.

What is the median household income in Vernal? ▼

The median household income in Vernal, UT is $73,746 per year. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

What is the median home value in Vernal? ▼

The median home value in Vernal, UT is $298,600. Median rent is $941/month.

What are the top health concerns in Vernal? ▼

The top health indicators in Vernal include Short Sleep Duration (37.3%), Obesity (35.5%), High Blood Pressure (30.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Vernal? ▼

Vernal has 1 hospital with an average rating of null/5 stars. 0 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Vernal? ▼

The median age in Vernal, UT is 33.2 years. 16.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Vernal, UT is located in Uintah County, Utah. With a population of 37K and a median household income of $73,746, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of null/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Vernal area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Uintah County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.