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Green River, UT

City in Emery County, Utah.

Population

720

Land area

27.2sq mi

People per sq mi

27

ZIP codes

0

Green River and its ZIP codes

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Green River at a glance

  • Green River is 35% less dense than Utah as a whole.
  • The median household income is $65,129, 32% below the Utah median of $95,166.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,800 (64% below Utah).

Local data for Green River, UT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Green River, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$65,129

Poverty rate

12.2%

Median home value

$173,800

Homeownership

81.8%

Bachelor's or higher

14.0%

Median age

42.5

Average commute

13.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (155), Scottish Americans (49), Italian Americans (46).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Emery County. PPP loans are for Green River.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,000

3,628 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$44,291

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$94.2M

FY 2026, $9,587 per person

Emery County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Green River, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone65.1%
  • Carpooled24.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home10.8%

Average one-way commute: 13.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Green River, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

186

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

8

0.2% of homes, county

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Green River, UT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.9%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

11.4%

U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.7%

U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts

Cities near Green River

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Thompson SpringsCensus-designated place28 mi3.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Green River, UT in?
Green River is in Emery County, Utah.
What is the population of Green River, UT?
About 720 people live in Green River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Green River?
Nearby places include Thompson Springs (28 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023