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White Mesa, UT
Census-designated place in San Juan County, Utah.
Population
124
Land area
15.6sq mi
People per sq mi
8
ZIP codes
0
White Mesa and its ZIP codes
White Mesa at a glance
- White Mesa is 81% less dense than Utah as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for White Mesa.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,268
4,780 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,972
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$92.2M
FY 2026, $6,352 per person
Environment and hazard risk
White Mesa, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,361
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
12.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in White Mesa, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near White Mesa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlandingCity | 12 mi | 13.2 |
| BluffTown | 15 mi | 36.6 |
| Montezuma CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 12 |
| Tselakai DezzaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 20 |
| AnethCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 11 |
| MonticelloCity | 29 mi | 3.4 |
| Mexican HatCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is White Mesa, UT in?
- White Mesa is in San Juan County, Utah.
- What is the population of White Mesa, UT?
- About 124 people live in White Mesa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near White Mesa?
- Nearby places include Blanding (12 mi), Bluff (15 mi), Montezuma Creek (16 mi), Tselakai Dezza (19 mi), Aneth (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023