At a Glance
Median Income
$71,563
$39,873 per capita
Home Value
$338,900
Zillow: $370,501
Median Rent
$950/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
11.4% smoking rate
How Bicknell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bicknell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bicknell a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bicknell residents earn a median household income of $71,563 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,873. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 812 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bicknell is $338,900 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $370,501. Median rent is $950/month, with 23.0% 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 1971.
Education
18.8% of adults in Bicknell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bicknell has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population383
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density672/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,563
Per Capita$39,873
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$1,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A
Home Value$338,900
Rent$950
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$370,501
Housing Units221
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain8.4 in/yr
Elevation7,122 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Bicknell was founded in 1879.
The median home in Bicknell was built in 1971.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (95 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.