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Parowan, UT
City in Iron County, Utah.
Population
3,165
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
460
ZIP codes
0
Parowan and its ZIP codes
Parowan at a glance
- Parowan is about 11 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,145, 44% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $343,400 (30% below Utah) and median rent is $1,013 a month.
Local data for Parowan, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parowan, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,145
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$343,400
Median rent
$1,013/mo
Homeownership
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (372), Irish Americans (120), Scottish Americans (108).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iron County. PPP loans are for Parowan.
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
Parowan, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.3%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home24.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parowan, 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 zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parowan, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Parowan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParagonahTown | 4.8 mi | 0.7 |
| SummitCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Brian HeadTown | 9.1 mi | 3.7 |
| EnochCity | 12 mi | 8 |
| Cedar CityCity | 17 mi | 36.2 |
| Cedar HighlandsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| PanguitchCity | 22 mi | 3.2 |
| HatchTown | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| KanarravilleTown | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| MinersvilleTown | 30 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parowan, UT in?
- Parowan is in Iron County, Utah.
- What is the population of Parowan, UT?
- About 3,165 people live in Parowan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parowan?
- Nearby places include Paragonah (4.8 mi), Summit (6.3 mi), Brian Head (9.1 mi), Enoch (12 mi), Cedar City (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023