The Town FilesTremonton, Utah
City in Box Elder County · population 9,894 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $364,900
- Household income
- $74,741
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 29.4
Tremonton is a city of 9,894 people in Box Elder County, Utah. The median home is worth $364,900, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks easier by car than 79% of Utah towns, more vibrant than 77% of Utah towns, more walkable than 73% of Utah towns.
How Tremonton 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 Tremonton is worth $364,900, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $74,741, which is more affordable than 45% of Utah towns. Median rent is $1,220 a month. 65.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tremonton | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $364,900 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $1,220 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $74,741 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 65.8% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Tremonton
| People | Tremonton | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.4 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.3% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 32.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.4% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.5% | 94.3% |
Weather in Tremonton
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 16.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.4 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Tremonton since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. The strongest, unrated, struck on August 14, 1968 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 14, 1968.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on August 5, 2015.
Severe weather in Box Elder County since 1996
Box Elder County has been included in 9 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 |
| April 21, 2017 | Flood | DR-4311: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| August 8, 2011 | Flood | DR-4011: Flooding |
| September 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3223: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Box Elder County
Box Elder County had 23,942 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,175 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Tremonton itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Tremonton
3 public schools with 2,092 students, about 21.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Intermediate | 6-7 | 835 | 20.9 |
| North Park School | K-5 | 637 | 19.3 |
| Mckinley School | PK-5 | 620 | 23.8 |
Towns near Tremonton
- Garland, UT1.8 mi · 2,589 people · home $360,400
- Wellsville, UT14.3 mi · 4,060 people · home $455,500
- Brigham City, UT16.3 mi · 19,650 people · home $369,300
- Nibley, UT17.9 mi · 7,328 people · home $461,100
- Logan, UT17.9 mi · 52,778 people · home $383,600
- Hyrum, UT18.6 mi · 9,362 people · home $422,600
- Perry, UT19.1 mi · 5,555 people · home $465,100
- Providence, UT19.3 mi · 8,218 people · home $515,900
Tremonton questions
Is Tremonton, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tremonton scores better for retirees than 9% of Utah towns and quieter than 35%. 8.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.4).
How much does a house cost in Tremonton?
The median owner-occupied home in Tremonton is valued at $364,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,741, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $1,220 a month.
What is the weather like in Tremonton?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 16.1 inches of precipitation a year and 40.4 inches of snow.
Does Tremonton get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Tremonton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events). 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)