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Thatcher, UT
Census-designated place in Box Elder County, Utah.
Population
1,170
Land area
12sq mi
People per sq mi
98
ZIP codes
0
Thatcher and its ZIP codes
Thatcher at a glance
- Thatcher is about 2.4 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $100,750 a year, 6% more than the Utah figure of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $404,100 (17% below Utah).
Local data for Thatcher, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Thatcher, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,750
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$404,100
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (150), Mexican Americans (134), Japanese Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Box Elder County. PPP loans are for Thatcher.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,930
24,727 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,138
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$409M
FY 2026, $7,089 per person
How people get to work
Thatcher, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.4%
- Carpooled28.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thatcher, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
393
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 13°F
13.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thatcher, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Thatcher
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TremontonCity | 7.9 mi | 8.3 |
| GarlandCity | 8.4 mi | 1.9 |
| HowellTown | 9 mi | 35.3 |
| ElwoodTown | 9.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Bear River CityCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| DeweyvilleTown | 12 mi | 6.4 |
| HoneyvilleCity | 12 mi | 11.7 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.7 |
| FieldingTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| CorinneCity | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| PlymouthTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| MendonCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| PeterCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 21.4 |
| CacheCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.8 |
| Brigham CityCity | 20 mi | 24.6 |
| WellsvilleCity | 20 mi | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thatcher, UT in?
- Thatcher is in Box Elder County, Utah.
- What is the population of Thatcher, UT?
- About 1,170 people live in Thatcher, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thatcher?
- Nearby places include Tremonton (7.9 mi), Garland (8.4 mi), Howell (9 mi), Elwood (9.3 mi), Bear River City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023