Peter, UT

Utah · Metropolitan Area

Peter is a small town in Utah with a population of 421. Residents earn $124,940 per year, which is 66% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
421 Population 20/sq mi density
$124,940 Median Income $39,790 per capita
$472,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$124,940 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$472,100 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $124,940
66% higher than US avg
Home Value $472,100
67% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 53.1%
58% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.1%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Peter Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population421
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,940
Per Capita$39,790
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$23,322M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$472,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.7%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain16.9 in/yr
Elevation4,636 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.1%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.82

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.0%
Libraries7

Is Peter a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Peter receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Peter stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Peter is $124,940, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Peter among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Peter is $472,100, making it a premium housing market at 67% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Peter is a highly educated community — 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Peter experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches, including 38.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Peter has a population of 421 with a density of 20 people per square mile. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.3%), with 7.6% Hispanic.

Population

421
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
21.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Peter vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only75.1%
4% below US avg
Spanish24.9%
86% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Peter vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Peter is $124,940, which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Peter vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$124,940
66% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,790
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
IRS Avg AGI$95,615

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)10,532
County GDP$23,322M

Business (County)

Restaurants542
Healthcare996
Retail962
Manufacturing284

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,080
17% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Work from Home16.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Peter is $472,100, 67% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$472,100
67% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$190
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.6%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$981
1 Bedroom$1,082
2 Bedrooms$1,313
3 Bedrooms$1,746
4 Bedrooms$2,105

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,080
17% above US avg
Effective Rate0.86%
In Peter, 28.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.7% report depression. 14.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Peter vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.1%
12% below US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure26.6%
Asthma10.4%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking11.7%
Physical Inactivity14.0%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress16.0%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.9%
Checkup Rate70.6%
Premature Death5,581/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access92.6%
Healthcare Facilities996

Crime Rates: Peter vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Peter has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.9 inches
56% below US avg
Snowfall38.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,636 ft (1,413 m)
Area21.4 sq mi (55.4 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates41.7774°N, 112.0006°W
County FIPS49011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 53.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.9-point margin. 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.8%
D 36%

Winner: Republican by 24.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+53.1%
58% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.82
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density20/sq mi
Total Area21.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities996
Restaurants542
Retail Stores962

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Work from Home16.2%

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