At a Glance
Median Income
$49,934
$23,791 per capita
Home Value
$299,800
Zillow: $386,460
Median Rent
$997/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
176/100K
2,185/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Parowan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parowan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parowan a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parowan residents earn a median household income of $49,934 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,791. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% 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 Parowan is $299,800 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,460. Median rent is $997/month, with 31.4% 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
Parowan reports 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,185/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Parowan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parowan 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
Population3,095
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density450/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,934
Per Capita$23,791
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$3,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
B
Home Value$299,800
Rent$997
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$386,460
Housing Units1,341
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent176/100K
Property2,185/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault176/100K
Burglary740/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,864/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,156 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Parowan was founded in 1851.
The median home in Parowan was built in 1980.
21.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% 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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