City safety & data profile

VernalUT

Vernal, UT is a 11K-resident city in Uintah County with a median household income of $64,457.

Uintah County, Utah. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Vernal, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Vernal has a population larger than 8% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $252,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 92%
By size
$64,457
Median income
$252,700
Median home
17.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Vernal

Vernal posts a median household income higher than 29% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Vernal area.

Top 71%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Vernal

Where Vernal income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$64,457 Bottom 29% higher than 29% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. UT $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Vernal, UT beyond the headline numbers

Vernal sits inside Uintah County, Utah, at roughly 40.46°N, -109.53°W. Population 11,200, $64,457 median household income. Median home value $252,700, median rent $934. Poverty rate 17.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Vernal's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36.9%, then obesity at 34.5%. 1 hospital in/around Vernal, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Vernal from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,200
Vernal
Median Income
$64,457
-5% vs avg
Median Home Value
$252,700
+11% vs avg
Median Age
29.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Uintah County) - Vernal's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
37K+10%
Median Income
$73,746+19%
Median Home Value
$298,600+59%
Poverty Rate
11.8%+2%
Unemployment
6%-3%

Economics

Economics indicators for Vernal, UT
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$934/mo
Poverty Rate
17.9% +26% vs avg
Unemployment 8.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 14%
Work From Home 3.9%
Public Transit 1%

Population

White 84.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36.9%
Obesity
34.5%
High Blood Pressure
28.1%
Physical Inactivity
21.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.9%
Binge Drinking
13.2%
Current Smoking
12%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.9%
Current Asthma
11.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.3%
Annual Checkup 67.8%

Other Measures

Diabetes
9.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.2%
Stroke
2.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
ASHLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
VERNAL · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Vernal, UT? ▼
Vernal, UT has a population of 11,200 people, located in Uintah County, Utah.
What is the median household income in Vernal? ▼
The median household income in Vernal, UT is $64,457 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.9%.
What is the median home value in Vernal? ▼
The median home value in Vernal, UT is $252,700. Median rent is $934/month.
What are the top health concerns in Vernal? ▼
The top health indicators in Vernal include Short Sleep Duration (36.9%), Obesity (34.5%), High Blood Pressure (28.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Vernal? ▼
Vernal has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Vernal? ▼
The median age in Vernal, UT is 29.6 years. 14% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Vernal, UT is located in Uintah County, Utah. With a population of 11K and a $64,457 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Vernal area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Vernal's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Vernal area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Vernal against Utah peers on any ranking lens. Explore Utah

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

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 (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Uintah County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.