Utah
Ephraim is a small city in Utah with a population of 5,805. Residents earn $71,661 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ephraim receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Ephraim offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ephraim is $71,661, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ephraim is $405,600, 44% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $911 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Ephraim is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 46 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,061 per 100,000, 46% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Ephraim experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches, including 19.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 91.8% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.2% |
| 39% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,661 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,319 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $854 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,996 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 743 |
| County GDP | $1,506M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 63 |
| Retail | 77 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,898 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.71% |
| Commute Time | 14.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $405,600 |
| 44% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $911 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $981 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,082 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,313 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,746 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,105 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,898 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.71% |
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,286/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 63 |
| Total Violent | 46.1/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 46.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,060.6/100K |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 245.9/100K |
| Theft | 783.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 30.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.7 inches |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,557 ft (1,694 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3562°N, 111.5847°W |
| County FIPS | 49039 |
Winner: Republican by 67.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.82 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,134/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 63 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 77 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 14.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |