Utah
Escalante is a small town in Utah with a population of 625. Residents earn $44,048 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Escalante receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Escalante offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Escalante is $44,048, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 6 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Escalante is $309,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $770 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Escalante experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches, including 25.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 82.8% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.2% |
| 28% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,048 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,987 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $803 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,965 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 292 |
| County GDP | $417M |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Healthcare | 14 |
| Retail | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,227 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.72% |
| Commute Time | 6.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| Census Median | $309,500 |
| 10% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $770 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $981 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,082 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,313 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,746 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,105 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,227 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.72% |
| Obesity | 29.3% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 61.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,727/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 10.6 inches |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,814 ft (1,772 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7649°N, 111.5984°W |
| County FIPS | 49017 |
Winner: Republican by 59.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.9% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.82 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Retail Stores | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 6.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |