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Payson, UT
City in Utah County, Utah.
Population
23,039
Land area
13.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,751
ZIP codes
0
Payson and its ZIP codes
Payson at a glance
- Payson is about 43 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 42nd among 326 cities and towns in Utah.
- The median household income is $89,905, 6% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $429,600 (12% below Utah) and median rent is $1,549 a month.
Local data for Payson, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Payson, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,905
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$429,600
Median rent
$1,549/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
29.5
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,164), Scottish Americans (1,883), German Americans (1,734).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Utah County. PPP loans are for Payson.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,559
300,580 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,651
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.23B
FY 2026, $3,385 per person
How people get to work
Payson, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home14.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Payson, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
409
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
514
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 20°F
18.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Payson, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
7.4%
U.S. 12.8% -5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Payson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West MountainCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 10.6 |
| Spring LakeCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.6 |
| BenjaminCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 8.5 |
| SantaquinCity | 4.4 mi | 10.5 |
| GenolaTown | 4.4 mi | 13.8 |
| Elk RidgeCity | 5 mi | 2.9 |
| SalemCity | 5.3 mi | 12.1 |
| Woodland HillsCity | 6.1 mi | 2.6 |
| Lake ShoreCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 6.9 |
| PalmyraCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Rocky RidgeTown | 8.6 mi | 1.7 |
| Spanish ForkCity | 8.8 mi | 17.8 |
| GoshenTown | 9.4 mi | 0.8 |
| MapletonCity | 11 mi | 13.3 |
| ElbertaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| SpringvilleCity | 12 mi | 14.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Payson, UT in?
- Payson is in Utah County, Utah.
- What is the population of Payson, UT?
- About 23,039 people live in Payson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Payson?
- Nearby places include West Mountain (1.8 mi), Spring Lake (2.1 mi), Benjamin (4.1 mi), Santaquin (4.4 mi), Genola (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023