Payson, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Utah County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
22,205
Population
1,687/sq mi density
$84,286
Median Income
$28,961 per capita
$388,200
Home Value
$471,307 Zillow
$1,393
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
128
Violent Crime/100K
703 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$84,286 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$388,200 home value, $1,393/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
128 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Payson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 55.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,670 ft (1,423 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,687/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0359°N, 111.7388°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Utah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.4 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.26 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 135 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in |
Payson has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.7").