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Koosharem, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Sevier County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
294 Population 350/sq mi density
$60,938 Median Income $17,138 per capita
$254,200 Home Value $370,501 Zillow
$671 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
79 Violent Crime/100K 3,772 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$254,200 home value, $671/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Koosharem, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,938
19% below
$17,138 per capita
Home Value
$254,200
10% below
Zillow: $370,501
Median Rent
$671/mo
42% below
14.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
79/100K
79% below
3,772/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
4% above
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Koosharem Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
90%
Rent
58%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Koosharem 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

Koosharem residents earn a median household income of $60,938 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,138. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 812 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Koosharem is $254,200 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $370,501. Median rent is $671/month, with 14.0% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Koosharem 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

34.9% of adults in Koosharem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Koosharem has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population294
Median Age17.9 yrs
Density350/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,938
Per Capita$17,138
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Housing

A
Home Value$254,200
Rent$671
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$370,501
Housing Units160
Rent Burden14.0%

Crime

F
Violent79/100K
Property3,772/100K

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,837/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,936 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute9 min
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Koosharem was founded in 1877.
The median home in Koosharem was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (87 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.