Kanosh, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Piute County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
550 Population 714/sq mi density
$76,974 Median Income $21,827 per capita
$323,100 Home Value $341,960 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,974 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$323,100 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Kanosh, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,974
2% above
$21,827 per capita
Home Value
$323,100
15% above
Zillow: $341,960
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Kanosh Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kanosh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
102%
Home Value
115%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kanosh a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kanosh residents earn a median household income of $76,974 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,827. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 62 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kanosh is $323,100 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,960. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

24.3% of adults in Kanosh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kanosh has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population550
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density714/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,974
Per Capita$21,827
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$131M
Avg Weekly Wage$691

Housing

A
Home Value$323,100
Rent
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$341,960
Housing Units188
Rent Burden16.1%

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain15.5 in/yr
Elevation5,020 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute16 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

Kanosh was founded in 1854.
The median home in Kanosh was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (84 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.