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Wendover, UT
City in Tooele County, Utah.
Population
1,261
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
141
ZIP codes
0
Wendover and its ZIP codes
Wendover at a glance
- Wendover is about 3.4 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,173 a year, 54% less than the Utah figure of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,600 (66% below Utah) and median rent is $675 a month.
Local data for Wendover, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wendover, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,173
Poverty rate
26.0%
Median home value
$164,600
Median rent
$675/mo
Homeownership
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher
5.7%
Median age
27.6
Average commute
9.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (828), French Americans (17), Italian Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tooele County. PPP loans are for Wendover.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,701
20,520 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,494
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$364M
FY 2026, $5,012 per person
How people get to work
Wendover, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.6%
- Carpooled16.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked19.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 9.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wendover, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
877
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
46
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 20°F
3.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wendover, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.0%
U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.9%
U.S. 11.1% +12.8 pts
Cities near Wendover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West Wendover, NVCity | 3.7 mi | 7.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wendover, UT in?
- Wendover is in Tooele County, Utah.
- What is the population of Wendover, UT?
- About 1,261 people live in Wendover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wendover?
- Nearby places include West Wendover, NV (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023