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Kanab, UT
City in Kane County, Utah.
Population
5,081
Land area
15.5sq mi
People per sq mi
328
ZIP codes
0
Kanab and its ZIP codes
Kanab at a glance
- Kanab is about 8 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- The median household income is $85,486, 10% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $456,800 (7% below Utah) and median rent is $986 a month.
Local data for Kanab, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kanab, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,486
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$456,800
Median rent
$986/mo
Homeownership
75.5%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
14.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (725), Irish Americans (519), Mexican Americans (211).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kane County. PPP loans are for Kanab.
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
$68.49M
FY 2026, $8,933 per person
How people get to work
Kanab, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.7%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home21.6%
Average one-way commute: 14.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kanab, 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
94° / 25°F
14.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kanab, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Kanab
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fredonia, AZTown | 5 mi | 8.9 |
| Kaibab, AZCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.5 |
| Moccasin, AZCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| OrdervilleTown | 17 mi | 8.7 |
| GlendaleTown | 22 mi | 7 |
| Cane Beds, AZCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 8.3 |
| HildaleCity | 25 mi | 9.1 |
| Colorado City, AZTown | 26 mi | 8.9 |
| Centennial Park, AZCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.2 |
| AltonTown | 27 mi | 2.3 |
| SpringdaleTown | 29 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kanab, UT in?
- Kanab is in Kane County, Utah.
- What is the population of Kanab, UT?
- About 5,081 people live in Kanab, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kanab?
- Nearby places include Fredonia, AZ (5 mi), Kaibab, AZ (15 mi), Moccasin, AZ (15 mi), Orderville (17 mi), Glendale (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023