The Town FilesEmery County, Utah
10,046 people. The median home is worth $218,700 (typical Utah town: $457,300) and the median household earns $74,291.
Towns in Emery County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | 1,914 | $199,100 | $76,500 | 34.3 |
| Castle Dale | 1,492 | $218,200 | $82,958 | 34.6 |
| Ferron | 1,474 | $216,000 | $70,947 | 28.5 |
| Orangeville | 1,224 | $246,200 | $90,086 | 39.9 |
| Green River | 847 | $173,800 | $65,129 | 42.5 |
People and housing
| Emery County | Typical Utah town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $218,700 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $739 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $74,291 | $93,194 |
| Median age | 38.9 | 34.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 6.5% |
Jobs and pay
3,675 jobs in 2024, average pay $57,193 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 186 storm events in Emery County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Emery County has been included in 6 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| August 8, 2011 | Flood | DR-4011: Flooding |
| September 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3223: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| April 30, 1983 | Flood | DR-680: Severe Storms, Landslides & Flooding |
| January 20, 1977 | Drought | EM-3024: Drought |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).