At a Glance
Median Income
$80,040
$36,465 per capita
Home Value
$378,600
Zillow: $423,976
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
1,134/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Kanab Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kanab's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kanab a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kanab residents earn a median household income of $80,040 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,465. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 438 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kanab is $378,600 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $423,976. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 30.1% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Kanab reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,134/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.5% of adults in Kanab hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kanab has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,950
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density320/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,040
Per Capita$36,465
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$586M
Avg Weekly Wage$844
Housing
A
Home Value$378,600
Rent$1,135
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$423,976
Housing Units2,277
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property1,134/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault124/100K
Burglary103/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,906 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute11 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Kanab was founded in 1864.
The median home in Kanab was built in 1993.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is St George Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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