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Maeser, UT
Census-designated place in Uintah County, Utah.
Population
4,435
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
686
ZIP codes
0
Maeser and its ZIP codes
Maeser at a glance
- Maeser is about 17 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $83,813 a year, 12% less than the Utah figure of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $341,200 (30% below Utah) and median rent is $794 a month.
Local data for Maeser, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Maeser, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,813
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$341,200
Median rent
$794/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
32.0
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (520), German Americans (506), Irish Americans (297).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Uintah County. PPP loans are for Maeser.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,961
15,608 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,840
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$177M
FY 2026, $4,958 per person
How people get to work
Maeser, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle2.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Maeser, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,414
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
54
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 10°F
9.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Maeser, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Maeser
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VernalCity | 2.7 mi | 4.6 |
| NaplesCity | 5.5 mi | 6.6 |
| LapointCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| JensenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| WhiterocksCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| Fort DuchesneCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.1 |
| RandlettCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.2 |
| BallardTown | 23 mi | 14 |
| NeolaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.8 |
| RooseveltCity | 25 mi | 7 |
| Flaming GorgeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Maeser, UT in?
- Maeser is in Uintah County, Utah.
- What is the population of Maeser, UT?
- About 4,435 people live in Maeser, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Maeser?
- Nearby places include Vernal (2.7 mi), Naples (5.5 mi), Lapoint (12 mi), Jensen (14 mi), Whiterocks (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023