Whiterocks, Utah

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Population in 2010: 289.
Population change since 2000: -15.2%
Males: 104  (36.2%)
Females: 185  (63.8%)
Median resident age:

13.3 years
Utah median age:

32.1 years

Zip codes: 84085.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $35,358 (it was $10,417 in 2000)
Whiterocks:

$35,358
UT:

$89,168

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $10,142 (it was $3,920 in 2000)

Whiterocks CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-815,177,478 (it was $17,900 in 2000)
Whiterocks $-815,177,478
UT $499,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $173,481; detached houses: $172,969
March 2022 cost of living index in Whiterocks: -11732.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 66.0%

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According to our research of Utah and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Whiterocks, Utah as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Whiterocks is 206 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (9.6%), English (5.1%), European (5.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6025 feet

Land area: 2.35 square miles.

Population density: 123 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.1% ($199)
Utah:

0.7% ($956)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Provo, UT (92.5 miles , pop. 105,166).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (259.9 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (494.4 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Neola, UT (2.4 miles ),
Ballard, UT (3.5 miles ),
Roosevelt, UT (3.5 miles ),
Fort Duchesne, UT (3.5 miles ),
Independence, UT (3.9 miles),
Bluebell, UT (4.1 miles ),
Randlett, UT (4.1 miles ),
Maeser, UT (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 40.47 N, Longitude: 109.93 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 435

Distribution of median household income in Whiterocks, UT in 2022
Whiterocks satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Utah:

2.5%
Most common industries in Whiterocks, UT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (21.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.1%)
  • Social assistance (14.1%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.2%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (31.0%)
  • Construction (17.2%)
  • Public administration (17.2%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (10.3%)
  • Utilities (10.3%)
  • Social assistance (6.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (25.7%)
  • Social assistance (20.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (11.4%)
  • Educational services (11.4%)
  • Furniture & home furnishing merchant wholesalers (5.7%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (5.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Whiterocks, UT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (6.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (17.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.3%)
  • Carpenters (10.3%)
  • Plant and system operators (10.3%)
  • Bus drivers (10.3%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (6.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (11.4%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (11.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.6%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.6%)
  • Top executives (5.7%)

Average climate in Whiterocks, Utah

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Whiterocks, Utah average temperatures Whiterocks, Utah average precipitation Whiterocks, Utah humidity Whiterocks, Utah wind speed Whiterocks, Utah snowfall Whiterocks, Utah sunshine Whiterocks, Utah clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 92.8. This is worse than average.

City:

92.8
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 3.53. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.53
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 43.0. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

43.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 19.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.55. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.55
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Whiterocks-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Utah state average. It is 1661% 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 285.9 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 318.7 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 398.1 miles away from the city center
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 170.1 miles away from the city center
On 3/18/2020 at 13:09:31, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 7.4 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 114.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/3/1994 at 09:05:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.8 ML, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 168.5 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 Uintah County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Landslides: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Whiterocks topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Whiterocks:

  • UINTAH BASIN MED CTR DIALYSIS - ROOSEVELT (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; ROOSEVELT, UT)
  • UINTAH BASIN REHABILITATION AND SENIOR VILLA (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; ROOSEVELT, UT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Whiterocks:

  • Western Wyoming Community College (about 86 miles; Rock Springs, WY; Full-time enrollment: 2,086)
  • Brigham Young University-Provo (about 92 miles; Provo, UT; FT enrollment: 33,525)
  • Utah Valley University (about 96 miles; Orem, UT; FT enrollment: 24,403)
  • University of Utah (about 103 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 28,454)
  • Westminster College (about 103 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,870)
  • Western Governors University (about 104 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 31,481)
  • Stevens-Henager College-Murray (about 105 miles; Murray, UT; FT enrollment: 6,395)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Whiterocks Fish Hatchery (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Whiterocks: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: White Rocks Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Uintah County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.4 people
Utah:

3.1 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

81.4%
Whole state:

75.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.3%
Whole state:

4.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Whiterocks:

Marital status in Whiterocks, UT
  • Never married: 53.3%
  • Now married: 38.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 8.5%

For population 25 years and over in Whiterocks:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 50.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.7
Utah average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Whiterocks, UT (based on Uintah County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other20,35848
Evangelical Protestant1,31111
Catholic1,2092
Mainline Protestant4504
None9,260-
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: 2
Uintah County:

0.69 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Uintah County:

0.35 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Uintah County:

0.69 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
This county:

4.14 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Uintah County:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

5.09 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Uintah County:

9.0%
Utah:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

25.9%
Utah:

23.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

42.5%
Utah:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

41.1%
Utah:

47.0%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.8
Utah:

28.4

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

33.4%
Utah:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

10.5%
Utah:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

31.9%
Utah:

31.9%

General health condition:
This city:

50.1%
Utah:

57.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

80.0%
Utah:

80.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Whiterocks, UT Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Whiterocks:

  • KNEU (1250 AM; 5 kW; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: COUNTRY GOLD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KVEL (920 AM; 5 kW; VERNAL, UT; Owner: ASHLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOAL (750 AM; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: EASTERN UTAH BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KSLL (1080 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: AGAINST THE WIND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTKK (630 AM; 10 kW; SANDY, UT; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJOL (620 AM; 10 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: UNITED MINISTRIES)
  • KBEE (860 AM; 10 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMTI (650 AM; 10 kW; MANTI, UT; Owner: SANPETE COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Whiterocks:

  • KXRQ (94.3 FM; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: UINTA BROADCASTING, L.C.)
  • KIFX (98.5 FM; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: EVANS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLCY-FM (105.9 FM; VERNAL, UT; Owner: ASHLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWKD (102.3 FM; RANDOLPH, UT; Owner: MILLCREEK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Whiterocks:

  • K25EE (Channel 25; MOUNTAIN VIEW, ETC., UT; Owner: DAGGETT COUNTY TELEVISION DEPT.)

Whiterocks fatal accident list:

Aug 12, 2018 06:00 AM, Sr-121, 10500 N, Lat: 40.455111, Lon: -109.936631, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 18, 2016 10:07 AM, White Rocks Road, Lat: 40.507644, Lon: -109.897467, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 14.4mTotal length
  • 2,654Total average daily traffic
  • 435Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,272Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • White Rocks BLC, 14250 N And A 5250 E (Lat: 40.510972 Lon: -109.901944), Type: Pole, Structure height: 12.2 m, Overall height: 13.7 m, Call Sign: WRDD989,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/05/2019, Expiration Date: 04/05/2029, Certifier: Bruce H Todd, Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L Street, Nw, S, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 828-5540, Fax: (202) 828-5568

  • Farmcreek BLC, 15325 N And 2500 E (Lat: 40.522194 Lon: -109.954500), Type: Pole, Structure height: 12.2 m, Overall height: 13.7 m, Call Sign: WRDD991,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/05/2019, Expiration Date: 04/05/2029, Certifier: Bruce H Todd, Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L Street, Nw, S, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 828-5540, Fax: (202) 828-5568


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KG7COI, Licensee ID: L01778223, Grant Date: 04/03/2013, Expiration Date: 04/03/2023, Certifier: Riley B Taylor, Registrant: Riley B Taylor, Whiterocks, UT 84085

  • Call Sign: KG7COJ, Licensee ID: L01778224, Grant Date: 04/03/2013, Expiration Date: 04/03/2023, Certifier: John L Moosman, Registrant: John L Moosman, Hc 67 Box 175, Whiterocks, UT 84085

  • Call Sign: KG7COM, Licensee ID: L01778226, Grant Date: 04/03/2013, Expiration Date: 04/03/2023, Certifier: Ron C Morrill, Registrant: Ron C Morrill, Whiterocks, UT 84085

  • Call Sign: KG7USE, Licensee ID: L01953127, Grant Date: 06/24/2015, Expiration Date: 06/24/2025, Certifier: Lorin W Ward, Registrant: Lorin W Ward, Hc 67 Box 190, Whiterocks, UT 84085


Most common first names in Whiterocks, UT among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Betty266.0 years
Charles275.9 years
Charlie268.5 years
Paul275.0 years
Wilma272.5 years
Most common last names in Whiterocks, UT among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Cuch562.4 years
Ridley467.8 years
Wopsock479.0 years
Taveapont457.5 years
Cesspooch334.3 years
Poowegup354.0 years
Atwine375.3 years
Hendricks374.3 years
Moosman377.7 years
Robb373.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Whiterocks, UT
  • 100.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Whiterocks, UT
  • 60.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 40.0%Other fuel


Whiterocks compared to Utah state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Whiterocks on our top lists:

  • #18 on the list of "Top 100 cities with lowest ratio of median house value to median household income"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Romney (Republican) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #96 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
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