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Vernal, UT


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Vernal, UT

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old107
Male Share of the Population82
Senior Citizens48
Female Share of the Population39
Racial Diversity36
Well-Paid Single Men24
Well-Paid Single Women16
Age of the Population16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size81
Portion of People Married72

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home84
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Affordability of Rents910
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone49
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals38

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime11

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