Roosevelt is a small town of 6,884 in Utah, with a median household income of $66,552
and a 6.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Roosevelt stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Roosevelt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Roosevelt city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.5
Roosevelt's overall cost of living index is 91.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Roosevelt costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Roosevelt, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$245,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$855
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,552
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Roosevelt's violent crime rate is 190.0 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
190.0 /100k
Property Crime
1492.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Roosevelt is served primarily by Duchesne District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Roosevelt, UT
National Avg
School District
Duchesne District
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Roosevelt sees average highs of 30.6°F in January
and 93.2°F in July,
with 7.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.4 inches of snow per year.
Roosevelt's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Roosevelt roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $245,100 and median rent is $855/month.
Roosevelt's violent crime rate is 190.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1492.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Roosevelt are operated by Duchesne District.
The district has 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Roosevelt, UT has a population of 6,884, a median household income of $66,552, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Roosevelt averages 30.6°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 7.4 inches
with about 16.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Roosevelt, Utah is 6,884 with a median age of 28.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Roosevelt: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $245,100, median household income $66,552, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Roosevelt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.