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Emery, Utah

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Population in 2022: 315 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +2.3%
 
Males: 190  (60.4%)
Females: 125  (39.6%)
Median resident age:

41.7 years
Utah median age:

32.1 years

Zip codes: 84522.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,171 (it was $40,469 in 2000)
Emery:

$70,171
UT:

$89,168

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,628 (it was $17,195 in 2000)

Emery town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $136,583 (it was $64,100 in 2000)
Emery:

$136,583
UT:

$499,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $215,575; detached houses: $211,625; mobile homes: $183,405
March 2022 cost of living index in Emery: 79.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 26.3%
(11.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 62.5% for Black residents, 90.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Emery, UT (2022)
    • 30679.7%White alone
    • 7018.2%Two or more races
    • 82.1%Black alone

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According to our research of Utah and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Emery, Utah as of May 09, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Emery is 106 to 1.


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Ancestries: Danish (51.4%), English (14.9%), American (6.8%), European (5.9%), French Canadian (2.7%), German (2.3%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6262 feet

Land area: 1.21 square miles.

Population density: 260 people per square mile   (very low).

Emery, Utah map

4 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.3%
Utah:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $796 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $752 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Provo, UT (94.0 miles , pop. 105,166).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Las Vegas, NV (288.1 miles , pop. 478,434).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (375.9 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Ferron, UT (3.6 miles ),
Clawson, UT (4.1 miles),
Orangeville, UT (4.8 miles ),
Castle Dale, UT (4.9 miles ),
Mayfield, UT (5.3 miles ),
Sterling, UT (5.5 miles ),
Manti, UT (5.6 miles ),
Huntington, UT (5.7 miles )

Latitude: 38.92 N, Longitude: 111.25 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 435

Distribution of median household income in Emery, UT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Emery, UT in 2022
Emery satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $33,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $33,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $33,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $33,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $160,500
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $290,100
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $69,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $88,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $146,400
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $49,700
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $79,800
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $110,400
  • 1999: 6 buildings, average cost: $75,400
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $68,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Emery, UT residents
Average permit cost in Emery, UT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Utah:

2.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +9 (+3.0%).
Most common industries in Emery, UT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (13.6%)
  • Construction (10.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.1%)
  • Public administration (7.1%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (5.7%)
  • Health care (5.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (21.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (19.2%)
  • Construction (15.4%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Utilities (7.7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.1%)
  • Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food & beverage stores (16.1%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (12.9%)
  • Health care (12.9%)
  • Educational services (9.7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.5%)
  • Public administration (6.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.5%)
Most common occupations in Emery, UT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Cashiers (5.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Extraction workers (5.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.0%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (11.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Registered nurses (6.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.5%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (6.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.5%)

Average climate in Emery, Utah

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Emery-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Utah state average. It is 2617% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 349.9 miles away from Emery center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 391.6 miles away from Emery center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 380.2 miles away from Emery center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi) earthquake occurred 439.8 miles away from the city center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 369.9 miles away from Emery center
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 418.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Emery County (5) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Emery topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Emery:

  • EMERY COUNTY CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; FERRON, UT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Emery:

  • Snow College (about 36 miles; Ephraim, UT; Full-time enrollment: 3,224)
  • Brigham Young University-Provo (about 95 miles; Provo, UT; FT enrollment: 33,525)
  • Utah Valley University (about 98 miles; Orem, UT; FT enrollment: 24,403)
  • Stevens-Henager College-Murray (about 126 miles; Murray, UT; FT enrollment: 6,395)
  • Western Governors University (about 127 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 31,481)
  • Salt Lake Community College (about 127 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 20,797)
  • Westminster College (about 130 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,870)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Emery Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Emery: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Emery County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Utah:

3.1 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.0%
Whole state:

75.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

2.6%
Whole state:

4.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.9% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Emery:

Marital status in Emery, UT
  • Never married: 32.7%
  • Now married: 45.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.3%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

For population 25 years and over in Emery:

  • High school or higher: 98.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
Utah average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Emery, UT (based on Emery County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other8,48322
Evangelical Protestant4034
Catholic1052
None1,985-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
This county:

5.79 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
This county:

14.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Emery County:

3.86 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

5.09 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.1%
Utah:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.1%
Utah:

23.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Emery:

50.8%
Utah:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Emery:

43.7%
State:

47.0%

Average BMI:
Emery:

28.7
Utah:

28.4

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

19.1%
Utah:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Emery:

8.6%
Utah:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Emery:

6.9
Utah:

6.8

Overweight people:
Emery:

30.1%
Utah:

31.9%

General health condition:
Emery:

57.5%
Utah:

57.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

72.8%
Utah:

80.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Emery, UT Residents

Emery government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $51,000 ($161.90)
    General - Other: $50,000 ($158.73)
    Central Staff Services: $45,000 ($142.86)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $14,000 ($44.44)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($12.70)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($9.52)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $62,000 ($196.83)

Emery government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $49,000 ($155.56)
    Solid Waste Management: $25,000 ($79.37)
    Sewerage: $23,000 ($73.02)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($12.70)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $3,000 ($9.52)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $9,000 ($28.57)
    General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($12.70)
    Rents: $3,000 ($9.52)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($3.17)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $41,000 ($130.16)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $30,000 ($95.24)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $34,000 ($107.94)
    Property: $17,000 ($53.97)
    Public Utilities Sales: $14,000 ($44.44)
    Other License: $1,000 ($3.17)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($3.17)

Emery government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,000 ($9.52)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,000 ($9.52)

Strongest AM radio stations in Emery:

  • KMTI (650 AM; 10 kW; MANTI, UT; Owner: SANPETE COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOAL (750 AM; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: EASTERN UTAH BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KSLL (1080 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: AGAINST THE WIND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSVC (980 AM; 5 kW; RICHFIELD, UT; Owner: MID-UTAH RADIO, INC.)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KTKK (630 AM; 10 kW; SANDY, UT; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDWN (720 AM; 50 kW; LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: RADIO NEVADA CORP.)
  • KXNT (840 AM; 50 kW; NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KJOL (620 AM; 10 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: UNITED MINISTRIES)

Strongest FM radio stations in Emery:

  • KLGL (97.5 FM; RICHFIELD, UT; Owner: SANPETE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KCYQ (93.7 FM; RICHFIELD, UT; Owner: MID-UTAH RADIO, INC.)
  • K255AD (98.9 FM; RURAL GARFIELD, ETC., UT; Owner: GARFIELD COUNTY)
  • K288AN (105.5 FM; PRICE, UT; Owner: CARBON COUNTY)
  • K220ET (91.9 FM; PRICE, UT; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KMXU (105.1 FM; MANTI, UT; Owner: MILLCREEK BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K208AQ (89.5 FM; PRICE, UT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH)

TV broadcast stations around Emery:

  • K47HD (Channel 47; EMERY, UT; Owner: EMERY COUNTY)
  • K45GP (Channel 45; EMERY, UT; Owner: EMERY COUNTY)
  • K41GV (Channel 41; EMERY, UT; Owner: EMERY COUNTY)
  • K49GB (Channel 49; EMERY, UT; Owner: EMERY COUNTY)
  • K35DW (Channel 35; EMERY, UT; Owner: EMERY COUNTY)
  • K39DV (Channel 39; EMERY, UT; Owner: EMERY COUNTY)
  • K43EV (Channel 43; EMERY, UT; Owner: EMERY COUNTY)

Emery fatal accident list:

Jun 29, 2021 09:59 AM, Sr-10, Lat: 38.971819, Lon: -111.180992, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 26, 2006 04:57 PM, Sr-10, Lat: 38.935590, Lon: -111.227720, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Feb 8, 2005 07:00 AM, I-70, Lat: 38.863000, Lon: -110.817680, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Aug 9, 1996 10:10 AM, Sr10, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 6.7mTotal length
  • 8,322Total average daily traffic
  • 5,153Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,402Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Emery)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Consolidated Mine 5 Mi Ssw (Lat: 38.859417 Lon: -111.259056), Call Sign: WZW610,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.005 MHz, Grant Date: 05/01/2014, Expiration Date: 06/23/2024, Certifier: Stephen W Johnson, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500w, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4239, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • Lat: 38.923000 Lon: -111.245000, Call Sign: WQFR326,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.262 MHz, 462.387 MHz, Grant Date: 09/14/2006, Expiration Date: 09/14/2016, Cancellation Date: 11/19/2016, Certifier: Stephen W Johnson, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500w, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4239, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
Most common first names in Emery, UT among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Glen285.5 years
Ella285.5 years
Arthur284.0 years
Irene281.0 years
John275.5 years
Eva274.0 years
Maggie284.0 years
Martha269.5 years
Mary290.0 years
Nina279.5 years
Most common last names in Emery, UT among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jensen1184.9 years
Anderson1082.4 years
Brinkerhoff577.2 years
Jacobsen573.0 years
Broderick479.3 years
Hansen483.5 years
Mcbroom473.0 years
Mortensen481.5 years
Sorensen479.8 years
Johnson376.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Emery, UT
  • 42.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.6%Wood
  • 16.5%Coal or coke
  • 12.4%Electricity
  • 6.2%Utility gas
  • 2.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Emery, UT
  • 38.5%Utility gas
  • 30.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.1%Electricity
  • 7.7%Other fuel


Emery compared to Utah state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.

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