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Brian Head, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Iron County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
49
Population
13/sq mi density
$64,643
Median Income
$30,929 per capita
$309,100
Home Value
$225,598 Zillow
37°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
176
Violent Crime/100K
2,185 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,643 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$309,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
84.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Brian Head has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,771 ft (2,978 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6977°N, 112.8416°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Iron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cedar City Regional (CDC) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.3 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Markagunt Plateau (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 20 km |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 145 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in |
Brian Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 20°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.7").