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Duchesne, UT

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Duchesne - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,744
Residents
$78,854
Median income
$216,700
Median home
$1,129
Median rent (state)

Duchesne - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Duchesne lands in the 60th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

60th
percentile, household income
47th
percentile, home value
31st
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Duchesne, UT

1,744 people live in Duchesne, Utah - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Duchesne households earn a median of $78,854 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 14.7%. Typical homes in Duchesne are valued around $216,700, and the median resident age is 28.9 years. 9.6% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 62.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 6 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 100% from five years earlier. The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 48.1°F with 9.4 inches of precipitation per year and 29.1 inches of snowfall.

Utah tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 98.9 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,129 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Utah's average monthly utility costs around $178 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 7.6 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

1,744 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Utah

Median Household Income

$78,854 /yr

Poverty 14.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.9 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Utah average

How does Duchesne compare to other US cities?

Here's how Duchesne stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 60% higher than other cities
Home value 47% pricier than other cities
Median rent 31% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Duchesne against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Utah only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Utah-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Duchesne near the bottom of Utah's cities

Among the 310 Utah cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Duchesne ranks #284 - the 8th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Duchesne only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#179 of 293
39th percentile in Utah
Median Gross Rent
#244 of 310
19th percentile in Utah
Median Home Value
#265 of 301
12th percentile in Utah
Poverty Rate
#31 of 310
90th percentile in Utah
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#284 of 310
8th percentile in Utah

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Utah only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

60thIncome percentile

60th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Duchesne's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$216,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 53% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Duchesne $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Duchesne, UT Duchesne, UT's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Duchesne, UT-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Duchesne, UT median $78,854/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Duchesne, UT's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Duchesne, UT. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 9.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 14.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 62.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,744
Median Income
$78,854
Median Home Value
$216,700
Median Age
28.9
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Labor force participation
62.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%

Climate

Avg Temperature
48.1°F
Annual Precipitation
9.4"
Annual Snowfall
29.1"

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,550 residents1,600 residents1,650 residents1,700 residents1,750 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,596 residents 1,722 residents ▲ +7.9%
Duchesne's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
6
housing units authorized
Single-Family
6
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 3
2020 6
2021 7
2022 13
2023 6
2024 6

Permit volume increased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
80.2%
Carpool
7.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
4.0%
Work from Home
8.1%
Other
0.7%

Based on 768 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Utah - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$178
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Utah state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Utah state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Duchesne sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.9
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,129/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
7.6 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Utah

Genola
1,766 people
Francis
1,797 people
Oakley
1,812 people
Millville
1,820 people
Ballard
1,648 people
Mona
1,647 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Duchesne's 1,744 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Lake Camelot, IL
1,744 people
Nisswa, MN
1,744 people
West End, NY
1,744 people
Baidland, PA
1,744 people
Union Point, GA
1,745 people
Hanscom AFB, MA
1,745 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Duchesne's $78,854 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

St. Mary's, CO
$78,854 median income
Island Walk, FL
$78,857 median income
Port Wentworth, GA
$78,861 median income
Larimore, ND
$78,846 median income
Farmersville, OH
$78,864 median income
Ward, AR
$78,841 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Duchesne, UT Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Duchesne, UT - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 92.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.9% White 92.3% Black or African American 0.6% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.5% Native Hawaiian 0.8% Some other race 1.3% Two or more races 4.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Duchesne compares to nearby Utah cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Duchesne (this city) 1,744 $78,854
Genola 1,766 $137,661
Francis 1,797 $113,500
Oakley 1,812 $102,143
Census ACS 5-year FIPS UT NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Duchesne, UT?

What is the population of Duchesne, UT? +

Duchesne, UT counts 1,744 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Duchesne, UT? +

Median annual household income in Duchesne runs $78,854, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Duchesne? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Duchesne; the closest available measure is the Utah state average, a cost of living index of 98.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Utah vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Duchesne, UT? +

The median home value in Duchesne is $216,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Duchesne? +

Duchesne has an average annual temperature of 48.1°F, 9.4 inches of precipitation, and 29.1 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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