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Central, UT

Census-designated place in Washington County, Utah.

Population

660

Land area

2.5sq mi

People per sq mi

262

ZIP codes

0

Central and its ZIP codes

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Central at a glance

  • Central is about 6.4 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
  • The median household income is $115,486, 21% above the Utah median of $95,166.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $368,800 (25% below Utah).

Housing and community stats

Central, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$115,486

Poverty rate

5.0%

Median home value

$368,800

Homeownership

90.5%

Bachelor's or higher

36.7%

Median age

53.5

Average commute

35.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (149), German Americans (142), Scottish Americans (56).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Central.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,877

89,775 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,047

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.38B

FY 2026, $7,656 per person

Washington County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Central, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone51.9%
  • Carpooled13.8%
  • Public transit3.4%
  • Walked4.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home26.9%

Average one-way commute: 35.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Central, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

509

Countywide, mostly flash flood

Flood insurance policies

250

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 28°F

14.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Central, UT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.7%

U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts

Diabetes

11.4%

U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts

Smoking

7.8%

U.S. 12.8% -5.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.0%

U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts

Cities near Central

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
VeyoCensus-designated place6.3 mi2.1
Pine ValleyCensus-designated place6.5 mi3.4
Dammeron ValleyCensus-designated place8.2 mi4.9
EnterpriseCity13 mi8.7
IvinsCity17 mi9.5
NewcastleCensus-designated place17 mi4
New HarmonyTown18 mi0.6
LeedsTown19 mi6.3
Beryl JunctionCensus-designated place19 mi1.8
Santa ClaraCity20 mi6.1
ToquervilleCity20 mi22.2
St. GeorgeCity22 mi77.4
WashingtonCity23 mi36.1
HurricaneCity24 mi52.7
La VerkinCity24 mi13.6
KanarravilleTown26 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Central, UT in?
Central is in Washington County, Utah.
What is the population of Central, UT?
About 660 people live in Central, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Central?
Nearby places include Veyo (6.3 mi), Pine Valley (6.5 mi), Dammeron Valley (8.2 mi), Enterprise (13 mi), Ivins (17 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023