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Paradise, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Cache County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
806
Population
556/sq mi density
$95,000
Median Income
$32,809 per capita
$497,600
Home Value
$664,719 Zillow
$983
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
145
Violent Crime/100K
2,487 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$497,600 home value, $983/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Paradise experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 51.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,948 ft (1,508 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 556/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5682°N, 111.8333°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Cache County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brigham City Regional (BMC) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0468 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.8 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1909 | UTAH | Earthquake | 3.6 m | — | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in |
Paradise has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.9").