About Gunnison
Set in the central part of Utah, Gunnison is a small town counting 3,617 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Gunnison is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.79 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 755 residents per square mile.
📰 Gunnison News Today
- Tyler Jonathon Eyre Obituary (2026) - Gunnison, UT - Springer Turner Funeral Home - Salina Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Gunnison Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Jodi Lynne Anderson Obituary Jun 18, 2026 Magleby Mortuary · Jun 18
- Roger Calvin Jensen Obituary Jun 15, 2026 Goff Mortuary · Jun 15
- Utah’s Gunnison prison site to expand after lawmakers shell out $125M Utah News Dispatch · Mar 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Gunnison Unique
- Part of the fabric of Utah — one of 334 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Gunnison
- Shelle's
- Mad Max’s Grillz — burger
- Mountain Peak Cafe (café)
- TBK Pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Gunnison
- Gunnison City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Gunnison
- Gunnison Valley High
- Gunnison Valley Middle
- Gunnison Valley School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Gunnison Valley Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateUtah
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,617
Rank in state#104 of 255
Land area4.79 sq mi
Density755/sq mi
Coordinates39.1569, -111.8135