Uintah and Ouray, Utah

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Population in July 2007: 2.
Males: (50.0%)
Females: (50.0%)
Median resident age:

44.5 years
Utah median age:

27.1 years

Median resident age: 44.5 years

Zip code: 84027

March 2022 cost of living index in Uintah and Ouray: 82.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Uintah and Ouray, UT (2000)
    • 150.0%White alone
    • 150.0%Two or more races
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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 315.6 square miles.

Population density: 0.01 people per square mile   (very low).

Uintah and Ouray, Utah map

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Provo, UT (115.8 miles , pop. 105,166).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (253.1 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (421.2 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Thompson Springs, UT (5.1 miles),
Thompson, UT (5.4 miles ),
Green River, UT (5.5 miles ),
Sunnyside, UT (5.8 miles ),
East Carbon, UT (5.9 miles ),
South Duchesne, UT (6.8 miles),
Wellington, UT (7.1 miles ),
Elmo, UT (7.3 miles )

Latitude: 39.34 N, Longitude: 109.82 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 435

Uintah and Ouray satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.4%
Utah:

2.5%

Average climate in Uintah and Ouray, Utah

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Uintah and Ouray-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Utah state average. It is 1949% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 363.8 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 414.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 386.4 miles away from Uintah and Ouray center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 231.1 miles away from the city center
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 515.0 miles away from Uintah and Ouray 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 3/18/2020 at 13:09:31, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 7.4 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 154.0 miles away from Uintah and Ouray 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 Grand County (3) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Uintah and Ouray:

  • Colorado Mesa University (about 72 miles; Grand Junction, CO; Full-time enrollment: 7,671)
  • Snow College (about 94 miles; Ephraim, UT; FT enrollment: 3,224)
  • Brigham Young University-Provo (about 116 miles; Provo, UT; FT enrollment: 33,525)
  • Utah Valley University (about 120 miles; Orem, UT; FT enrollment: 24,403)
  • Colorado Mountain College (about 135 miles; Glenwood Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 3,463)
  • Western Governors University (about 143 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 31,481)
  • Stevens-Henager College-Murray (about 143 miles; Murray, UT; FT enrollment: 6,395)

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Notable locations in Uintah and Ouray: Hill Creek Ranger Station (A), Hill Creek Youth Camp (B), McPherson Ranch (C), Stevens Cabin (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Weaver Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Pioche Creek (A), Spring Creek (B), Harris Fork (C), Florence Creek (D), West Fork Hill Creek (E), Coal Creek (F), Chicken Fork (G), Bluebell Creek (H), Joe Hutch Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Grand County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Uintah and Ouray, UT (based on Grand County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other2,94810
Evangelical Protestant8237
Catholic6351
Mainline Protestant5554
None4,264-
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: 2
This county:

2.12 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

1.06 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
This county:

3.18 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 25
Here:

26.53 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

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

7.7%
Utah:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Grand County:

19.7%
Utah:

23.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Uintah and Ouray:

  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOAL (750 AM; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: EASTERN UTAH BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KJOL (620 AM; 10 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: UNITED MINISTRIES)
  • 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)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KMTI (650 AM; 10 kW; MANTI, UT; Owner: SANPETE COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KNEU (1250 AM; 5 kW; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: COUNTRY GOLD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KVEL (920 AM; 5 kW; VERNAL, UT; Owner: ASHLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Uintah and Ouray:

  • K220ET (91.9 FM; PRICE, UT; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)


Uintah and Ouray compared to Utah state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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