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Cedar City, UT
City in Iron County, Utah.
Population
38,524
Land area
36.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,064
ZIP codes
0
Cedar City and its ZIP codes
Cedar City at a glance
- Cedar City is about 26 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 24th among 326 cities and towns in Utah.
- The median household income is $63,589, 33% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $377,000 (23% below Utah) and median rent is $1,054 a month.
Local data for Cedar City, UT
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools17
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks6
- Parks14
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants134
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Cedar City, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,589
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$377,000
Median rent
$1,054/mo
Homeownership
56.7%
Bachelor's or higher
35.6%
Median age
26.8
Average commute
13.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,494), German Americans (3,216), Irish Americans (1,847).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iron County. PPP loans are for Cedar City.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,908
25,889 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,498
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$448M
FY 2026, $7,817 per person
How people get to work
Cedar City, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 13.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cedar City, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
180
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
96
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
13.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cedar City, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Cedar City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar HighlandsCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.9 |
| EnochCity | 6.4 mi | 8 |
| SummitCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| KanarravilleTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Brian HeadTown | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| ParowanCity | 17 mi | 6.9 |
| New HarmonyTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| ParagonahTown | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| NewcastleCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cedar City, UT in?
- Cedar City is in Iron County, Utah.
- What is the population of Cedar City, UT?
- About 38,524 people live in Cedar City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cedar City?
- Nearby places include Cedar Highlands (3.8 mi), Enoch (6.4 mi), Summit (11 mi), Kanarraville (11 mi), Brian Head (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023