At a Glance
Median Income
$87,353
$33,186 per capita
Home Value
$455,900
Zillow: $1,202,747
Median Rent
$1,315/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.0%
8.0% smoking rate
How Kamas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kamas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kamas a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kamas residents earn a median household income of $87,353 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,186. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,655 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kamas is $455,900 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,202,747. Median rent is $1,315/month, with 28.8% 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 1998.
Education
34.2% of adults in Kamas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kamas has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,229
Median Age26.2 yrs
Density572/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,353
Per Capita$33,186
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$1,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
B+
Home Value$455,900
Rent$1,315
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$1,202,747
Housing Units616
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity21.0%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,719/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain16.6 in/yr
Elevation6,550 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Kamas was founded in 1857.
The median home in Kamas was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.