Minersville, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Piute County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
901 Population 413/sq mi density
$89,000 Median Income $29,118 per capita
$229,600 Home Value $335,313 Zillow
$975 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$89,000 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$229,600 home value, $975/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Minersville, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,000
18% above
$29,118 per capita
Home Value
$229,600
19% below
Zillow: $335,313
Median Rent
$975/mo
16% below
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
9% below
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Minersville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
118%
Home Value
81%
Rent
84%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
222%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Minersville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Minersville residents earn a median household income of $89,000 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,118. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% 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 Minersville is $229,600 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,313. Median rent is $975/month, with 23.0% 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 1981.

Education

14.7% of adults in Minersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Minersville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population901
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density413/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$29,118
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$131M
Avg Weekly Wage$691

Housing

A+
Home Value$229,600
Rent$975
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$335,313
Housing Units288
Rent Burden23.0%

Health

Obesity29.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain11.5 in/yr
Elevation5,159 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations6

Did You Know?

Minersville was founded in 1859.
The median home in Minersville was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.