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Central Valley, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Piute County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
686 Population 325/sq mi density
$89,583 Median Income $33,277 per capita
$352,900 Home Value $434,117 Zillow
$1,107 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
79 Violent Crime/100K 3,772 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$89,583 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$352,900 home value, $1,107/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Valley, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,583
19% above
$33,277 per capita
Home Value
$352,900
25% above
Zillow: $434,117
Median Rent
$1,107/mo
5% below
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
79/100K
79% below
3,772/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Central Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
119%
Home Value
125%
Rent
95%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central Valley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Central Valley residents earn a median household income of $89,583 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,277. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% 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 Central Valley is $352,900 , 25% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $434,117. Median rent is $1,107/month, with 27.9% 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 1993.

Safety & Crime

Central Valley reports 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,772/100K.

Education

17.0% of adults in Central Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Central Valley has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population686
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density325/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,583
Per Capita$33,277
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$131M
Avg Weekly Wage$691

Housing

A
Home Value$352,900
Rent$1,107
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$434,117
Housing Units210
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent79/100K
Property3,772/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,293 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations9

Did You Know?

Central Valley was founded in 1873.
The median home in Central Valley was built in 1993.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (88 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.