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Paragonah, UT
Town in Iron County, Utah.
Population
647
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
935
ZIP codes
0
Paragonah and its ZIP codes
Paragonah at a glance
- Paragonah is about 23 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,271, 32% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,800 (50% below Utah) and median rent is $1,086 a month.
Local data for Paragonah, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paragonah, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,271
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$244,800
Median rent
$1,086/mo
Homeownership
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
32.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (113), German Americans (74), Irish Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iron County. PPP loans are for Paragonah.
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
Paragonah, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.2%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paragonah, 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
71° / 10°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paragonah, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Paragonah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParowanCity | 4.8 mi | 6.9 |
| SummitCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Brian HeadTown | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| EnochCity | 16 mi | 8 |
| PanguitchCity | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| Cedar CityCity | 22 mi | 36.2 |
| Cedar HighlandsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| HatchTown | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| BeaverCity | 27 mi | 6.7 |
| MinersvilleTown | 27 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paragonah, UT in?
- Paragonah is in Iron County, Utah.
- What is the population of Paragonah, UT?
- About 647 people live in Paragonah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paragonah?
- Nearby places include Parowan (4.8 mi), Summit (11 mi), Brian Head (13 mi), Enoch (16 mi), Panguitch (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023