The Town FilesGreen River, Utah
City in Emery County · population 847 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $173,800
- Household income
- $65,129
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 42.5
Green River is a city of 847 people in Emery County, Utah. The median home is worth $173,800, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Utah towns, better for cycling than 76% of Utah towns.
How Green River ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Green River is worth $173,800, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $65,129, which is more affordable than 98% of Utah towns. 81.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Green River | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,800 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | — | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $65,129 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 81.8% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.2% | — |
Who lives in Green River
| People | Green River | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.2% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.9% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 13.3 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.7% | 94.3% |
Weather in Green River
July highs average 96.1°F and January lows 17.4°F. About 6.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.8 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 138 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green River since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. The strongest, an F0, struck on June 8, 2006 about 2.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 8, 2006.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on October 6, 2010.
Severe weather in Emery County since 1996
Emery County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, biological.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Emery County
Emery County had 3,675 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,193 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Green River itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Green River
2 public schools with 203 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book Cliff School | PK-6 | 123 | 13.7 |
| Green River High | 7-12 | 80 | 8.9 |
Green River questions
Is Green River, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Green River scores better for retirees than 69% of Utah towns and quieter than 66%. 16.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Green River?
The median owner-occupied home in Green River is valued at $173,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,129, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Green River?
July highs average 96.1°F and January lows 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 6.7 inches of precipitation a year and 4.8 inches of snow.
Does Green River get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green River since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on June 8, 2006. The typical Utah town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)