Vernal, UT

Vernal, Utah

Introduction to Vernal, Utah

Vernal, Utah, in Uintah county, is located 113 miles E of Provo, Utah (center to center) and is 245 miles W of Denver, Colorado. There are 7,714 residents in the city.

Vernal History

Vernal originally served as hunting grounds for the Native Americans. The area was first settled on June 6, 1878 by David Johnston and his family. At that time, it was known as the Bench. The other early settlers include Alva Hatch, his father Jeremiah Hatch, and their families. The Vernal post office was established in the late 1800s. It was incorporated in1897. Vernal had the first oil boom in 1948. The city is the county seat of Uintah County, which was founded in 1880.

Vernal and nearby Attractions

• Thorne Museum and Studio
• Western Heritage Museum
• Wild Waters
• Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum
• Red Fleet State Park
• Dinosaur National Monument

Things To Do In Vernal

While staying in Vernal one can pay a visit to the Dinosaur National Monument, Western Heritage Museum, Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum, and Thorne Museum and Studio. The Red Fleet State Park, Steinaker State Park, and Utah Field House of Natural History State Park are also nearby. The city is home to many churches such as the Kingsbury Community Church, Vernal Christian Church, Assembly of God Church, and Saint James Catholic Church. It also hosts the Uintah County Fair every year in the month of August.

Vernal Transportation

Rock Springs - Sweetwater County Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Vernal Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued through Mesa State College, Brigham Young University, and Utah Valley State College.

High Points

Vernal strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 9%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Vernal, UT

Comparing Vernal to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Vernal Almanac

Vernal Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Vernal Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Vernal, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Vernal Public Libraries

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Vernal Hospitals

ASHLEY VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
(Proprietary)
151 WEST 200 NORTH
(435) 789-3342
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Vernal

Vernal High Schools (2004)

UINTAH HIGH
1880 W 500 N
435-781-3110
Serves 1,182 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21

SPLIT MTN YOUTH CTR (YIC)
1880 W 500 N
435-781-3110
A Non-traditional School
Serves 19 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19

Vernal Colleges

(List of All Utah Colleges)

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