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Panguitch, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Piute County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,871 Population 577/sq mi density
$75,283 Median Income $30,332 per capita
$249,300 Home Value $211,903 Zillow
$799 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
176 Violent Crime/100K 2,185 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$75,283 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$249,300 home value, $799/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Panguitch, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,283
0% below
$30,332 per capita
Home Value
$249,300
12% below
Zillow: $211,903
Median Rent
$799/mo
31% below
13.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
176/100K
54% below
2,185/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
12% below
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Panguitch Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
88%
Rent
69%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
158%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Panguitch a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Panguitch residents earn a median household income of $75,283 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,332. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% 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 Panguitch is $249,300 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,903. Median rent is $799/month, with 13.5% 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 1983.

Safety & Crime

Panguitch reports 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,185/100K.

Education

24.5% of adults in Panguitch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Panguitch has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,871
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density577/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,283
Per Capita$30,332
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$131M
Avg Weekly Wage$691

Housing

A+
Home Value$249,300
Rent$799
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$211,903
Housing Units701
Rent Burden13.5%

Crime

F
Violent176/100K
Property2,185/100K

Health

Obesity28.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,621 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute12 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Panguitch was founded in 1864.
The median home in Panguitch was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.