Emery
6.0
High score (8-10)
Emery County has the San Rafael Swell — one of the most dramatic desert landscapes in the American West — largely to itself, and the outdoor recreation crowd that knows about it is relatively niche and adventurous. A man who can access and navigate that terrain has a specific credibility with the outdoor-enthusiast contingent that passes through. Castle Dale itself is small, but the landscape draws a self-selecting type of visitor.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Carbon County's neighbor to the south, Emery has some of the same independent-streak heritage from coal mining, and the towns of Castle Dale and Ferron are small but not entirely closed to outsiders. The San Rafael Swell brings adventure travelers and off-road enthusiasts, creating a seasonal social layer. But the permanent population is very small and very LDS, which limits sustained social options.
Lower score (below 6)
Castle Dale is the county seat with about 1,500 people, and the whole county has under 10,000 residents. Coal has been declining for decades, the economy is struggling, and the social world is entirely built around LDS family networks. The San Rafael Swell draws some outdoor recreation visitors in season but there's no town infrastructure to convert that into sustained social opportunity. Nothing to evaluate here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Emery, Utah?
$98k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Emery, Utah?
Women marry at 30
How common is a college degree in Emery, Utah?
41% men have degree
What's the average male height in Emery, Utah?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Emery, Utah?
Local women avg 30.0