At a Glance
Median Income
$32,629
$25,201 per capita
Home Value
$223,900
Zillow: $454,598
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
18.2% smoking rate
How Scenic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scenic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scenic a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scenic residents earn a median household income of $32,629 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,201. The unemployment rate stands at 13.5% (275% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,256 business establishments, including 474 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scenic is $223,900 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $454,598. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Education
5.8% of adults in Scenic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scenic has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,931
Median Age62.7 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$32,629
Per Capita$25,201
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$11,555M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
C+
Home Value$223,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$454,598
Housing Units925
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death6,937/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain5.9 in/yr
Elevation1,802 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute18 min
Broadband71.1%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Scenic was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is St George Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 474 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.