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Cost of living in Vernal summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Vernal. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Utah. Key points include:
The cost of living in Vernal is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Vernal is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Vernal is $290,521.
The median income in Vernal is $64,457.
Vernal's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Vernal Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Vernal | Utah | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 106 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 85 | 111 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 103 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Vernal, UT Weather
The average high in Vernal is 61.3° and the average low is 32.6°.
There are 28.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 8.9 inches of precipitation each year with 23.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Vernal |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 32.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 28.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 8.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 23.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Vernal Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Vernal
The current population in Vernal is 10,392. The population has increased 18.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,392 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 10,254 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 10,141 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 10,037 | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 10,449 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 10,574 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 10,653 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 10,650 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 10,588 | 2.6% |
| 2015 | 10,321 | 4.4% |
| 2014 | 9,882 | 3.7% |
| 2013 | 9,531 | 3.4% |
| 2012 | 9,218 | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 8,968 | 2.3% |
| 2010 | 8,768 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Vernal
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Vernal is:
78.5% White with 8,153 White residents.
0.2% African American with 19 African American residents.
4.1% American Indian with 424 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 12 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.4% Two Or More with 661 Two Or More residents.
10.7% Hispanic with 1,108 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Vernal | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.5% | 74.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 1.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 4.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.7% | 15.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Vernal
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Vernal is 45.5% female with 4,730 female residents.
Vernal is 54.5% male with 5,662 male residents.
| Gender | Vernal | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 54.5% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Vernal for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Vernal completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Vernal completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Vernal completed high school / ged.
31.0% of adults in Vernal completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Vernal completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Vernal completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Vernal completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Vernal completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Vernal completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Vernal | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Vernal, Utah
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6.6% of households in Vernal earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in Vernal earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.9% of households in Vernal earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.9% of households in Vernal earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.0% of households in Vernal earn $35,000 to $49,999.
26.3% of households in Vernal earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.6% of households in Vernal earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.3% of households in Vernal earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.1% of households in Vernal earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.7% of households in Vernal earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Vernal | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.9% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.9% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 26.3% | 15.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 14.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.3% | 21.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.1% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.7% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
