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Aneth, UT
Census-designated place in San Juan County, Utah.
Population
257
Land area
11sq mi
People per sq mi
23
ZIP codes
0
Aneth and its ZIP codes
Aneth at a glance
- Aneth is 43% less dense than Utah as a whole.
Local data for Aneth, UT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Aneth.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,268
4,780 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,972
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$92.2M
FY 2026, $6,352 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Aneth, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,361
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 18°F
10.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aneth, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
24.2%
U.S. 12.1% +12.1 pts
Smoking
24.3%
U.S. 12.8% +11.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near Aneth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Montezuma CreekCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 12 |
| Teec Nos Pos, AZCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 14.3 |
| Red Mesa, AZCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 12.8 |
| Towaoc, COCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.6 |
| White MesaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 15.6 |
| BluffTown | 25 mi | 36.6 |
| Tselakai DezzaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 20 |
| Beclabito, NMCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 7.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aneth, UT in?
- Aneth is in San Juan County, Utah.
- What is the population of Aneth, UT?
- About 257 people live in Aneth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aneth?
- Nearby places include Montezuma Creek (9.2 mi), Teec Nos Pos, AZ (20 mi), Red Mesa, AZ (21 mi), Towaoc, CO (24 mi), White Mesa (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023