At a Glance
Median Income
$70,057
$34,112 per capita
Home Value
$279,200
Zillow: $386,460
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
176/100K
2,185/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Paragonah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paragonah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paragonah a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paragonah residents earn a median household income of $70,057 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,112. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,224 business establishments, including 147 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paragonah is $279,200 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,460. Median rent is $1,089/month, with 20.4% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Paragonah 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
17.4% of adults in Paragonah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paragonah has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population678
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density983/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,057
Per Capita$34,112
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$3,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A
Home Value$279,200
Rent$1,089
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$386,460
Housing Units300
Rent Burden20.4%
Crime
F
Violent176/100K
Property2,185/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,864/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,903 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Paragonah was founded in 1851.
The median home in Paragonah was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 147 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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