Personal loans in Gunnison, UT
The trend for Gunnison between 2020 and 2023 is upward by roughly 3.1%. Two households in Gunnison with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 3,621 residents are not the reason.
About 3,621 people live in Gunnison, placing it 104th of 255 Census places in Utah. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Manti, UT about 12 miles away. A lender that serves Gunnison operates under Utah lending statutes and a Utah supervisor. Work out your debt-to-income ratio first; lenders weigh it heavily, and Gunnison's 3,621 residents are no exception.
Where Gunnison stands
The figures below are Gunnison's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the Utah rules.
- Population: 3,621 residents; Gunnison is the 104th-largest of 255 places in Utah (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- Population trend: Higher by roughly 3.1% since the 2020 count.
- Change in people: the 2020-to-2023 comparison is a gain of about 109 residents.
- Size percentile: Gunnison sits ahead of around 59% of Utah places, at 3,621 people.
- Density: the Census land area of 4.8 sq mi holds about 756 people per square mile.
- Land area rank: Gunnison's 4.8 square miles rank 136th of 255 places in Utah.
- State population share: Gunnison accounts for about 0.1% of everyone in Utah.
- Nationally: Gunnison is the 5,729th-largest of 19,457 Census places in the dataset.
- Growth rank: Gunnison ranks 148th among Utah's 255 places for the 2020-to-2023 change.
- Versus Utah: the state average change is +5.3%, while Gunnison moved 3.1%.
- Density in Utah: Gunnison ranks 121st by people per square mile.
- Density in context: Gunnison's 756 people per square mile sit against a Utah median of 705.
- Location: 39.1569, -111.8135 (Census Gazetteer coordinates).
- Nearest larger cities: Manti (12 mi); Ephraim (19 mi); Richfield (31 mi); Mount Pleasant (33 mi); Nephi (38 mi). A branch is convenient; it is not what sets your APR.
- Nearest smaller towns: Centerfield (2 mi); Fayette (5 mi); Mayfield (6 mi) — useful context for the surrounding area.
- Smaller neighbours: 37 places smaller than Gunnison sit within 50 miles.
- Within 100 miles: 37 places are larger than Gunnison.
Gunnison's place among Utah's 255 places
Within Utah, Gunnison holds roughly 0.1% of all residents, the 104th-largest share among 255 places. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Gunnison stands 148th among Utah's 255 places — roughly the 42th percentile. By density, at about 756 people per square mile, it ranks 121st in Utah. In land area, Gunnison ranks 136th among Utah's 255 places.
What to do before borrowing in Gunnison
These steps shape the offer you get in Gunnison, a place of about 3,621 people:
- Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
- Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
- Gather at least three pre-qualified offers and line up the APR, not the headline rate.
- Verify the lender's Utah licence with the regulator listed on this page.
- Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.
- Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.
- Choose a term you can live with; stretching it lowers the payment but raises total interest.
None of these steps is Gunnison-specific: the same Utah licensing and disclosure rules reach all 3,621 residents.
Getting a loan in Gunnison
Gunnison is a moderately settled community of about 3,621 people, with 6 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. What is available to Gunnison's 3,621 borrowers is set by Utah licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Manti, UT about 12 miles away.
Utah consumer-lending rules applied in Gunnison
These are Utah's sourced lending facts as they reach Gunnison's 3,621 residents; the state has no city-level rate rule.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State lending regulator | Utah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Source says: The Department of Financial Institutions regulates 19 banks, 22 credit unions, 17 industrial banks and 1 trust company. | Utah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer lenders under the Utah Consumer Credit Code (Title 70C) must file a Consumer Credit Notification via NMLS Source says: Entities subject to the UCCC's notification requirement must file a Consumer Credit Notification (CCN) through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS). | Utah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | No general cap — parties may agree to any rate; 10% per annum legal rate if no rate is specified (Utah Code § 15-1-1) Source says: The parties to a lawful written, verbal, or implied contract may agree upon any rate of interest for the contract | Utah State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
What a Gunnison borrower is actually offered
Most loans made to Gunnison's 3,621 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. A lender serving Gunnison's 3,621 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Gunnison loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.
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Nearby places
- Centerfield, UT — population 1,419
- Fayette, UT — population 261
- Mayfield, UT — population 594
- Sterling, UT — population 295
- Redmond, UT — population 803
- Manti, UT — population 3,645
- Salina, UT — population 2,592
- Aurora, UT — population 1,038