Cedar City

UT

Iron County, Utah

Population 62K |Median income $66,247 |1 hospital

Population
62,252
Iron County
Median Income
$66,247
-3% vs avg
Median Home Value
$379,000
+66% vs avg
Median Age
30.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
62K+34%
Median Income
$66,247+56%
Median Home Value
$379,000+125%
Poverty Rate
13.8%-34%
Unemployment
3.9%-72%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,065/mo
Poverty Rate
13.8% -3% vs avg
Unemployment 3.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.6%
Work From Home 11.4%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 86.9%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
35.3%
Short Sleep Duration
31.9%
High Blood Pressure
27.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.4%
Physical Inactivity
18.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.4%
Binge Drinking
11.7%
Current Asthma
11%
Lack of Health Insurance
10%
Current Smoking
9.9%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 71.4%
Dental Visit 67%

Other Measures

Diabetes
9.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.6%
Stroke
3%

Alerts & News — Cedar City Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chester and York Counties in South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Cedar City, UT? ▼
Cedar City, UT has a population of 62,252 people, located in Iron County, Utah.
What is the median household income in Cedar City? ▼
The median household income in Cedar City, UT is $66,247 per year. The poverty rate is 13.8%.
What is the median home value in Cedar City? ▼
The median home value in Cedar City, UT is $379,000. Median rent is $1,065/month.
What are the top health concerns in Cedar City? ▼
The top health indicators in Cedar City include Obesity (35.3%), Short Sleep Duration (31.9%), High Blood Pressure (27.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Cedar City? ▼
Cedar City has 1 hospital with an average rating of null/5 stars. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Cedar City? ▼
The median age in Cedar City, UT is 30.2 years. 31.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Cedar City, UT is located in Iron County, Utah. With a population of 62K and a median household income of $66,247, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of null/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Cedar City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Iron County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.