Vernal, UT

Vernal, Utah

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

The People and Families of Vernal

In Vernal, about 60% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Vernal.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vernal had a median family income of $34,453.

Political Inclinations

Vernal folks tended to give their money ($820) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Vernal Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Vernal that were owner-occupied was 65%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, Vernal has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Vernal, 91% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

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 Public Libraries

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Vernal Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Vernal residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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 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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