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Escalante, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Garfield County County
Escalante, UT
At a Glance
How Escalante Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Escalante's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Escalante a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Escalante residents earn a median household income of $44,048 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,987. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 292 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Escalante is $309,500 , 10% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $497,099. Median rent is $770/month, with 38.1% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Escalante 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
27.9% of adults in Escalante hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Escalante has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.