At a Glance
Median Income
$60,938
$17,138 per capita
Home Value
$254,200
Zillow: $370,501
Median Rent
$671/mo
14.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
9.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Koosharem 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
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population294
Median Age17.9 yrs
Density350/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born2.4%
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%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain10.1 in/yr
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
Broadband92.8%
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.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.