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Central, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Washington County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
773
Population
307/sq mi density
$81,875
Median Income
$38,642 per capita
$350,000
Home Value
$383,476 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
114
Violent Crime/100K
2,209 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$81,875 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$350,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Central enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,196 ft (1,584 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4150°N, 113.6262°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | St George Regional (SGU) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0468 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.0 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Markagunt Plateau (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 86 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 123 km |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Central has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.5").