Population38,278 (2025 est.)
Basin Communities With Changing Civic Connections
Uintah County, UtahVernal anchors Uintah County in northeastern Utah’s Uinta Basin, while Ashley held the earlier county-seat role. Farming, irrigation and mineral extraction supply different working histories, and the region’s Ute communities are central to understanding a landscape shaped by more than county boundaries. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 38,278 residents in Uintah County, Utah, on July 1, 2025. The county has approximately 4,482 square miles of land, according to the 2020 Census Gazetteer.
Uintah County at a Glance
Population38,278 (2025 est.)
County SeatVernal
Largest CityVernal
Established1880 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP CodesSee postal resources
Total Area, Including Water4,504 sq mi (total)
Major RoutesSee transportation resources
Area CodesVaries by community
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Uintah County was created in 1880, largely from Wasatch County territory. Its seat was first at Ashley before moving to Vernal, which incorporated in 1898. Irrigation supported communities including Jensen, Maeser and Tridell, while gilsonite and later energy extraction added other economic activities. Reservation history and the displacement of Indigenous people belong within this account, not outside it. The sequence of civic, agricultural and industrial developments shows how several institutions and communities shaped the basin over time.
Begin with Vernal's local interpretation, then choose a specific community or landscape theme for further exploration. The earlier Ashley connection offers a useful question for historical maps and records. Agricultural and extraction sites are working places, so visitor access should never be inferred from a historical mention. Seek Tribal sources for Ute history and current community perspectives, keeping them distinct from the county's administrative account.
What Shapes Us
Place And Character
Farming, irrigation and mineral extraction supply different working histories, and the region's Ute communities are central to understanding a landscape shaped by more than county boundaries.
The Local Story
Uintah County was created in 1880, largely from Wasatch County territory. Its seat was first at Ashley before moving to Vernal, which incorporated in 1898.
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BLM approves 4,290-foot, 13.8 kV powerline upgrade for American Gilsonite in Uintah County, Utah - Energies Media
BLM approves 4,290-foot, 13.8 kV powerline upgrade for American Gilsonite in Uintah County, Utah Energies Media
Read the Story Oct 22, 2026 • 2 min read
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BLM approves 4,290-foot, 13.8 kV powerline upgrade for American Gilsonite in Uintah County, Utah - Energies Media
BLM approves 4,290-foot, 13.8 kV powerline upgrade for American Gilsonite in Uintah County, Utah Energies Media
Oct 22, 2026 • 2 min read
Voting On Judges? How To Judge On The Ballot - Basin Now
Voting On Judges? How To Judge On The Ballot Basin Now
Oct 20, 2026 • 2 min read
Uintah County GOP Announces Nomination For Treasurer - Basin Now
Uintah County GOP Announces Nomination For Treasurer Basin Now
Oct 18, 2026 • 2 min read
Uintah County Sheriff seeks people stopped at illegal checkpoint - Gephardt Daily
Uintah County Sheriff seeks people stopped at illegal checkpoint Gephardt Daily
Oct 18, 2026 • 2 min read
Human remains found in searches northwest of Vernal - Gephardt Daily
Human remains found in searches northwest of Vernal Gephardt Daily
Oct 9, 2026 • 2 min read
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Government
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Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Terra Academy – Other; grades KG-12. 267 Aggie Blvd., VERNAL, UT 84078. 844-322-6562.
Lapoint School – Elementary; grades KG-05. 10636 E 6900 N, LA POINT, UT 84039. 435-247-2637.
Eagle View School – Elementary; grades KG-08. 301 North 5750 East, ROOSEVELT, UT 84066. 435-722-2247.
Uintah High – High; grades 09-12. 1880 W 500 N, VERNAL, UT 84078. 435-781-3110.
Uintah Middle School – Middle; grades 06-08. 161 N 1000 W, VERNAL, UT 84078. 435-781-3130.
Ashley School – Elementary; grades KG-05. 350 N 1150 W, VERNAL, UT 84078. 435-781-3170.
Davis School – Elementary; grades KG-05. 4101 S 2500 E, VERNAL, UT 84078. 435-781-3155.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Ashley Regional Medical Center – Acute Care Hospitals. 150 West 100 North, Vernal, UT 84078. 435-789-3342.
Public Safety
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Emergency Services
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Parks & Public Lands
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Trails
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Utilities
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Libraries
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Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Uintah County Library – 204 East 100 North, Vernal, UT 84078. 435-789-0091.
Uintah County Regional History Library – 152 East 100 North, Vernal, UT 84078. 435-789-6276.
Courts
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DMV
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Transportation
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Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
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VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
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GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
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USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
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38,278 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
4,504.049 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
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Start with these official Utah resources: DMV office locations; Driver license office locations; Vehicle registration and renewal. Choose the page for the service you need, then check its office or online instructions before making a trip. These links cover state services; they do not establish that every transaction is available at a county office.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
Search USAJOBS for federal positions and the Apprenticeship Finder for apprenticeship opportunities, using location filters to narrow the results. USAGov job-training guidance points to training programs and state resources. Check each listing for current availability, eligibility and application instructions; a search result does not guarantee an opening in the county.
Uintah County was created in 1880, largely from Wasatch County territory. Its seat was first at Ashley before moving to Vernal, which incorporated in 1898. Irrigation supported communities including Jensen, Maeser and Tridell, while gilsonite and later energy extraction added other economic activities. Reservation history and the displacement of Indigenous people belong within this account, not outside it. The sequence of civic, agricultural and industrial developments shows how several institutions and communities shaped the basin over time.
Begin with Vernal's local interpretation, then choose a specific community or landscape theme for further exploration. The earlier Ashley connection offers a useful question for historical maps and records. Agricultural and extraction sites are working places, so visitor access should never be inferred from a historical mention. Seek Tribal sources for Ute history and current community perspectives, keeping them distinct from the county's administrative account.
The 2020 Census geography figures record 4,482.383 square miles of land and 21.666 square miles of water in Uintah County. The county’s total area includes both. These are geographic measurements for that Census vintage, not a measurement of current water levels or public recreation access.
In the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate series, Uintah County had an estimated 35,676 residents on July 1, 2020, and 38,278 on July 1, 2025. Over that interval, the estimated population increased by 2,602 residents, or about 7.3%. Both figures come from the same estimate vintage, which revises earlier years for a consistent comparison.
Vernal is the county seat listed for Uintah County by the National Association of Counties. For an office visit, confirm the specific department’s address before traveling. NACo county profile.
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