Checked
Panguitch, UT
City in Garfield County, Utah.
Population
1,701
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
526
ZIP codes
0
Panguitch and its ZIP codes
Panguitch at a glance
- Panguitch is about 13 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,750, 19% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $331,700 (32% below Utah) and median rent is $843 a month.
Local data for Panguitch, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Panguitch, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,750
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$331,700
Median rent
$843/mo
Homeownership
77.9%
Bachelor's or higher
26.5%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
11.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (100), German Americans (82), Swedish Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Garfield County. PPP loans are for Panguitch.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,380
2,596 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,671
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$60.3M
FY 2026, $11,871 per person
How people get to work
Panguitch, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 11.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Panguitch, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
265
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
29
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 8°F
10.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Panguitch, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.9%
U.S. 33.3% -5.4 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Panguitch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HatchTown | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Bryce Canyon CityTown | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| ParagonahTown | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| ParowanCity | 22 mi | 6.9 |
| TropicTown | 23 mi | 7.9 |
| Brian HeadTown | 24 mi | 3.7 |
| CirclevilleTown | 26 mi | 11.1 |
| CannonvilleTown | 27 mi | 3.6 |
| AltonTown | 27 mi | 2.3 |
| SummitCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| HenrievilleTown | 30 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Panguitch, UT in?
- Panguitch is in Garfield County, Utah.
- What is the population of Panguitch, UT?
- About 1,701 people live in Panguitch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Panguitch?
- Nearby places include Hatch (12 mi), Bryce Canyon City (18 mi), Paragonah (19 mi), Parowan (22 mi), Tropic (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023