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Gunnison, UT
City in Sanpete County, Utah.
Population
3,562
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
744
ZIP codes
0
Gunnison and its ZIP codes
Gunnison at a glance
- Gunnison is about 18 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,833, 26% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $290,900 (41% below Utah) and median rent is $1,076 a month.
Local data for Gunnison, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gunnison, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,833
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$290,900
Median rent
$1,076/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
9.0%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
16.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (417), German Americans (268), Irish Americans (187).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sanpete County. PPP loans are for Gunnison.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,207
9,524 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,226
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$166M
FY 2026, $5,845 per person
How people get to work
Gunnison, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gunnison, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
107
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
81
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 14°F
13.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gunnison, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.9%
U.S. 11.1% +5.8 pts
Cities near Gunnison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CenterfieldTown | 2 mi | 1.9 |
| FayetteTown | 5.3 mi | 0.4 |
| MayfieldTown | 6 mi | 0.9 |
| SterlingTown | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| RedmondTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| MantiCity | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| SalinaCity | 15 mi | 5.9 |
| ScipioTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| AuroraCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| EphraimCity | 19 mi | 5.1 |
| SigurdTown | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| WalesTown | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| HoldenTown | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| LevanTown | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| Spring CityCity | 28 mi | 1.4 |
| GlenwoodTown | 29 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gunnison, UT in?
- Gunnison is in Sanpete County, Utah.
- What is the population of Gunnison, UT?
- About 3,562 people live in Gunnison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gunnison?
- Nearby places include Centerfield (2 mi), Fayette (5.3 mi), Mayfield (6 mi), Sterling (7 mi), Redmond (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023