Duchesne County , Utah

Population: 19,932 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $74,738 Home $253,600 Rent $934/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 19,932 residents, Duchesne County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Utah and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Duchesne County in the bottom 8% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.

$74,738
Median Income
household
$253,600
Home Value
median
$934/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $74,738
Per Capita Income $30,966
Poverty Rate 13.3%
Median Home Value $253,600
Median Gross Rent $934/mo
Owner Occupied 79.3%
Renter Occupied 20.7%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 19,932
Median Age 33.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 17.0%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

31.6%
Obesity
10.2%
Diabetes
11.8%
Smoking
31.3%
High Blood Pressure
24.1%
No Physical Activity
25.6%
Depression
31.8%
Insufficient Sleep
70.3%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 7.6  ·  8th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
7.03
🔥 Wildfire
80.44
❄️ Winter Storm
49.59
🌍 Earthquake
59.96
☀️ Drought
49.68

Thinking of moving to Duchesne County?

Use our salary calculator to see what income you'd need to maintain your lifestyle.

Open Cost of Living Calculator →