The Town FilesCedar City, Utah
City in Iron County · population 35,235 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $377,000
- Household income
- $63,589
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 60 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 26.8
Cedar City is a city of 35,235 people in Iron County, Utah. The median home is worth $377,000, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks better for young professionals than 86% of Utah towns, hipper than 86% of Utah towns, better for cycling than 77% of Utah towns.
How Cedar City ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cedar City is worth $377,000, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 5.9 times the median household income of $63,589, which is more affordable than 19% of Utah towns. Median rent is $1,054 a month. 56.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cedar City | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $377,000 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $1,054 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $63,589 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.9× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 56.7% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Cedar City
| People | Cedar City | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.8 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.3% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.6% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.9% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 13.4 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 94.3% |
Weather in Cedar City
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 21.8°F. About 13.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 59.6 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Cedar City since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on April 18, 2025 about 3.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on October 2, 2022.
Severe weather in Iron County since 1996
Iron County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2023 | Flood | DR-4752: Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2017 | Fire | FM-5185: Brian Head Fire |
| September 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3223: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Iron County
Iron County had 24,829 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,239 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Cedar City itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Cedar City
15 public schools with 13,536 students, about 32.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Educational Academy | K-12 | 4,769 | 251.0 |
| Cedar City High | 9-12 | 1,341 | 21.3 |
| Cedar Middle | 6-8 | 1,149 | 24.4 |
| Canyon View High | 9-12 | 1,057 | 20.3 |
| Canyon View Middle | 6-8 | 974 | 19.5 |
| Iron Springs School | K-5 | 652 | 22.5 |
| Three Peaks School | K-5 | 650 | 21.0 |
| Cedar North School | K-5 | 611 | 20.4 |
| Cedar East School | K-5 | 567 | 21.0 |
| Cedar South School | K-5 | 552 | 23.0 |
| Fiddlers Canyon School | K-5 | 525 | 21.0 |
| Success SUU (charter) | 9-12 | 206 | 29.4 |
Towns near Cedar City
- Enoch, UT6.3 mi · 7,374 people · home $386,200
- Parowan, UT17.8 mi · 2,996 people · home $343,400
Cedar City questions
Is Cedar City, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cedar City scores better for retirees than 40% of Utah towns and quieter than 14%. 12.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 26.8).
How much does a house cost in Cedar City?
The median owner-occupied home in Cedar City is valued at $377,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,589, so homes cost about 5.9 times income. Median rent is $1,054 a month.
What is the weather like in Cedar City?
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.0 inches of precipitation a year and 59.6 inches of snow.
Does Cedar City get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Cedar City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on April 18, 2025. The typical Utah town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)