At a Glance
Median Income
$64,375
$32,840 per capita
Home Value
$223,000
Zillow: $211,903
Violent Crime
176/100K
2,185/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Tropic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tropic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tropic a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tropic residents earn a median household income of $64,375 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,840. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 438 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tropic is $223,000 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,903. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Tropic 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
24.3% of adults in Tropic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tropic has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population537
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,375
Per Capita$32,840
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$586M
Avg Weekly Wage$844
Housing
A+
Home Value$223,000
Rent
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$211,903
Housing Units288
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent176/100K
Property2,185/100K
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,388 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Tropic was founded in 1891.
The median home in Tropic was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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