Beaver, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Piute County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,632 Population 539/sq mi density
$82,625 Median Income $31,072 per capita
$295,700 Home Value $366,602 Zillow
$1,101 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$295,700 home value, $1,101/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Beaver, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,625
10% above
$31,072 per capita
Home Value
$295,700
5% above
Zillow: $366,602
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
5% below
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
30% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10% below
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Beaver Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Beaver's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
110%
Home Value
105%
Rent
95%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beaver a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beaver residents earn a median household income of $82,625 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,072. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 62 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beaver is $295,700 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,602. Median rent is $1,101/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

23.5% of adults in Beaver hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beaver has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,632
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density539/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,625
Per Capita$31,072
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$131M
Avg Weekly Wage$691

Housing

A+
Home Value$295,700
Rent$1,101
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$366,602
Housing Units1,416
Rent Burden22.7%

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
Elevation5,910 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute14 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations6

Did You Know?

Beaver was founded in 1856.
The median home in Beaver was built in 1980.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.