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Spanish Valley, Utah

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Population in 2010: 491.
Population change since 2000: +171.3%
Males: 269  (54.9%)
Females: 222  (45.1%)
Median resident age:

49.4 years
Utah median age:

32.1 years

Zip code: 84532

Estimated median household income in 2022: $100,700 (it was $50,208 in 2000)
Spanish Valley:

$100,700
UT:

$89,168

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $59,809 (it was $21,891 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $638,529 (it was $136,200 in 2000)
Spanish Valley:

$638,529
UT:

$499,500
March 2022 cost of living index in Spanish Valley: 90.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (40.5%), Scotch-Irish (19.0%), English (11.4%), American (7.6%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 14.3 square miles.

Population density: 34 people per square mile   (very low).

Spanish Valley, Utah map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Spanish Valley CDP:

0.4% ($550)
Utah:

0.7% ($956)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Provo, UT (170.0 miles , pop. 105,166).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (248.1 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (373.4 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Moab, UT (2.9 miles ),
Castle Valley, UT (3.2 miles ),
La Sal, UT (4.0 miles ),
Thompson, UT (5.8 miles ),
Thompson Springs, UT (6.0 miles),
Monticello, UT (6.6 miles ),
Glade Park-Gateway, CO (6.7 miles ),
Gladel, CO (6.8 miles)

Latitude: 38.49 N, Longitude: 109.44 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 435

Distribution of median household income in Spanish Valley, UT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Spanish Valley, UT in 2022

Spanish Valley satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
Utah:

2.5%

Average climate in Spanish Valley, Utah

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Spanish Valley, Utah average temperatures Spanish Valley, Utah average precipitation Spanish Valley, Utah humidity Spanish Valley, Utah wind speed Spanish Valley, Utah snowfall Spanish Valley, Utah sunshine Spanish Valley, Utah clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 57.8. This is better than average.

City:

57.8
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 44.1. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

44.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Earthquake activity:

Spanish Valley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Utah state average. It is 1791% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 425.1 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 452.1 miles away from Spanish Valley center
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi) earthquake occurred 494.6 miles away from the city center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 448.1 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 476.1 miles away from Spanish Valley center
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 467.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in San Juan County (3) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Spanish Valley topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Spanish Valley:

  • CANYONLANDS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MOAB, UT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Spanish Valley:

  • Colorado Mesa University (about 64 miles; Grand Junction, CO; Full-time enrollment: 7,671)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 120 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)
  • Snow College (about 131 miles; Ephraim, UT; FT enrollment: 3,224)
  • Colorado Mountain College (about 136 miles; Glenwood Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 3,463)
  • Western State Colorado University (about 137 miles; Gunnison, CO; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • San Juan College (about 138 miles; Farmington, NM; FT enrollment: 5,112)
  • Brigham Young University-Provo (about 170 miles; Provo, UT; FT enrollment: 33,525)

Points of interest:

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Reservoir: Kens Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

San Juan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Utah:

3.1 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

76.2%
Whole state:

75.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.9%
Whole state:

4.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Spanish Valley:

Marital status in Spanish Valley, UT
  • Never married: 18.3%
  • Now married: 65.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

For population 25 years and over in Spanish Valley:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.1
Utah average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Spanish Valley, UT (based on San Juan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other6,53322
Evangelical Protestant5359
Catholic1772
Mainline Protestant1774
None7,324-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Here:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.69 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
San Juan County:

6.23 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
San Juan County:

6.92 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

5.09 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.4%
Utah:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

25.3%
State:

23.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

47.9%
Utah:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.9%
Utah:

47.0%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.3
State:

28.4

People feeling badly about themselves:
Spanish Valley:

23.9%
State:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Spanish Valley:

21.2%
Utah:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Spanish Valley:

6.8
Utah:

6.8

Overweight people:
Spanish Valley:

41.4%
Utah:

31.9%

General health condition:
This city:

52.2%
Utah:

57.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Spanish Valley:

77.0%
Utah:

80.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Spanish Valley, UT Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Spanish Valley:

  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJOL (620 AM; 10 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: UNITED MINISTRIES)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KOAL (750 AM; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: EASTERN UTAH BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KUBC (580 AM; 5 kW; MONTROSE, CO; Owner: WOODLAND COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KSLL (1080 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: AGAINST THE WIND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMTI (650 AM; 10 kW; MANTI, UT; Owner: SANPETE COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Spanish Valley:

  • KCYN (97.1 FM; MOAB, UT; Owner: MOAB COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K291AF (106.1 FM; CASTLE VALLEY, UT; Owner: MOAB PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • K277AF (103.3 FM; CASTLE VALLEY, ETC., UT; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K201CW (88.1 FM; MOAB, UT; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K248AJ (97.5 FM; MONTICELLO, UT; Owner: PROCLAIMING CHRIST'S LOVE MINISTRIES)
  • KEKB (99.9 FM; FRUITA, CO; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZMU (89.7 FM; MOAB, UT; Owner: MOAB PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • K218AA (91.5 FM; MOAB, ETC., UT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH)
  • K272AL (102.3 FM; MOAB, UT; Owner: WILSON ELECTRONICS)
  • K281AJ (104.1 FM; MOAB, UT; Owner: ROYCE'S ELECTRONICS INC.)
  • K213BC (90.5 FM; NORTH MOAB, UT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH)

Spanish Valley fatal accident list:

Mar 5, 2017 07:00 AM, Cr-127, Lat: 38.458467, Lon: -109.418453, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 15, 2012 02:37 PM, Old Airport Road, Us-191, Lat: 38.487181, Lon: -109.462653, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Oct 24, 2007 06:05 AM, Sr-191, Lat: 38.480678, Lon: -109.458525, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 6.7mTotal length
  • 5,498Total average daily traffic
  • 2,206Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,872Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • LAWSON, 4900 Old Airport Rd (Lat: 38.486694 Lon: -109.458000), Type: Mast, Structure height: 21.3 m, Overall height: 22.9 m, Call Sign: WRBX459, Licensee ID: L00002296,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/17/2018, Expiration Date: 07/17/2028, Certifier: Royce Henningson, Registrant: Royces Electronics Inc, 611 South Main Street, Moab, UT 84532, Phone: (435) 259-5018, Fax: (435) 259-6675, Email:

  • WT2, Plainsfield Dr (Lat: 38.492500 Lon: -109.437250), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WRTD514, Licensee ID: L00002296,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 06/04/2022, Expiration Date: 06/04/2032, Certifier: Royce Henningson, Registrant: Royces Electronics Inc, 611 South Main Street, Moab, UT 84532, Phone: (435) 259-5018, Fax: (435) 259-6675, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Spanish Valley, UT
  • 61.5%Utility gas
  • 24.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.8%Wood
  • 6.8%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Spanish Valley, UT
  • 100.0%Electricity


Spanish Valley compared to Utah state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
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