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Big Water, UT
Town in Kane County, Utah.
Population
502
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
84
ZIP codes
0
Big Water and its ZIP codes
Big Water at a glance
- Big Water is about 2 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,750, 49% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $272,500 (44% below Utah) and median rent is $1,204 a month.
Local data for Big Water, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Big Water, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,750
Poverty rate
22.8%
Median home value
$272,500
Median rent
$1,204/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
33.7%
Median age
52.0
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (158), Irish Americans (101), Norwegian Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kane County. PPP loans are for Big Water.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,609
4,205 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,334
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$68.5M
FY 2026, $8,933 per person
How people get to work
Big Water, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone45.8%
- Carpooled19.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.2%
- Worked from home19.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Big Water, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
320
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
30
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 23°F
7.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Water, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Big Water
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Greenehaven, AZCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Page, AZCity | 15 mi | 38.2 |
| LeChee, AZCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 16.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Water, UT in?
- Big Water is in Kane County, Utah.
- What is the population of Big Water, UT?
- About 502 people live in Big Water, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Water?
- Nearby places include Greenehaven, AZ (7.7 mi), Page, AZ (15 mi), LeChee, AZ (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023