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Roosevelt, UT

City in Duchesne County, Utah.

Population

7,078

Land area

7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,006

ZIP codes

0

Roosevelt and its ZIP codes

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Roosevelt at a glance

  • Roosevelt is about 24 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
  • The median household income is $76,456, 20% below the Utah median of $95,166.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $282,500 (42% below Utah) and median rent is $977 a month.

Local data for Roosevelt, UT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Roosevelt, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$76,456

Poverty rate

15.9%

Median home value

$282,500

Median rent

$977/mo

Homeownership

67.0%

Bachelor's or higher

22.6%

Median age

28.0

Average commute

15.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (554), Mexican Americans (522), Irish Americans (342).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Duchesne County. PPP loans are for Roosevelt.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,567

9,177 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,422

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$141M

FY 2026, $7,203 per person

Duchesne County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone73.8%
  • Carpooled12.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.4%
  • Bicycle0.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home6.1%

Average one-way commute: 15.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Roosevelt, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

160

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

6

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 2°F

7.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Roosevelt, UT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.3%

U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts

Diabetes

9.3%

U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts

Smoking

11.8%

U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.2%

U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts

Cities near Roosevelt

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BallardTown2.6 mi14
Fort DuchesneCensus-designated place6.5 mi7.1
MytonCity8.2 mi1
NeolaCensus-designated place9.6 mi3.8
RandlettCensus-designated place9.9 mi5.2
WhiterocksCensus-designated place12 mi2.4
LapointCensus-designated place13 mi0.7
BluebellCensus-designated place13 mi9.7
AltamontTown16 mi0.2
DuchesneCity23 mi2.8
MaeserCensus-designated place25 mi6.5
VernalCity27 mi4.6
NaplesCity28 mi6.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Roosevelt, UT in?
Roosevelt is in Duchesne County, Utah.
What is the population of Roosevelt, UT?
About 7,078 people live in Roosevelt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Roosevelt?
Nearby places include Ballard (2.6 mi), Fort Duchesne (6.5 mi), Myton (8.2 mi), Neola (9.6 mi), Randlett (9.9 mi).

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

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