Checked
Vernal, UT
City in Uintah County, Utah.
Population
10,392
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,248
ZIP codes
0
Vernal and its ZIP codes
Vernal at a glance
- Vernal is about 55 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 65th among 326 cities and towns in Utah.
- The median household income is $64,457, 32% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $252,700 (48% below Utah) and median rent is $934 a month.
Local data for Vernal, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vernal, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,457
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$252,700
Median rent
$934/mo
Homeownership
54.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
29.6
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (945), German Americans (944), Mexican Americans (604).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Uintah County. PPP loans are for Vernal.
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
Vernal, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked9.1%
- Bicycle3.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vernal, 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 zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vernal, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Vernal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaeserCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 6.5 |
| NaplesCity | 2.8 mi | 6.6 |
| JensenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| LapointCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| WhiterocksCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| Fort DuchesneCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.1 |
| RandlettCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.2 |
| BallardTown | 24 mi | 14 |
| NeolaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.8 |
| RooseveltCity | 27 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vernal, UT in?
- Vernal is in Uintah County, Utah.
- What is the population of Vernal, UT?
- About 10,392 people live in Vernal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vernal?
- Nearby places include Maeser (2.7 mi), Naples (2.8 mi), Jensen (11 mi), Lapoint (14 mi), Whiterocks (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023