City profile
Vernal, UT
Uintah County · Population 10,392
Vernal is a town in Uintah County, UT with about 10,392 residents and a typical home value near $253,000. It is 113 miles from Provo, UT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
30°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
220
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$252,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,482
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
84
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.52%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.55%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.25%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 4/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
130 mi to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 12% Democratic / 86% Republican
Community
Population
10,392
Black population
0.3%
County
Uintah County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸UT is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: drought, air quality
Highlights
- About 10,392 residents
- Typical home value about $253,000
- 113 miles from Provo, UT
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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