The Town FilesHyrum, Utah
City in Cache County · population 9,362 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $422,600
- Household income
- $88,725
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 52 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 29.2
Hyrum is a city of 9,362 people in Cache County, Utah. The median home is worth $422,600, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Utah towns, better for families than 88% of Utah towns, more walkable than 80% of Utah towns.
How Hyrum 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 Hyrum is worth $422,600, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $88,725, which is more affordable than 50% of Utah towns. Median rent is $1,269 a month. 83.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hyrum | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $422,600 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $1,269 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $88,725 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.4% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hyrum
| People | Hyrum | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.2 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.3% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 33.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.7% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.2% | — |
| Work from home | 13.1% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 19.7 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 94.3% |
Weather in Hyrum
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 12.5°F. About 17.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.6 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 175 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Hyrum since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on April 11, 2026.
Severe weather in Cache County since 1996
Cache County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| April 21, 2017 | Flood | DR-4311: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| August 8, 2011 | Flood | DR-4011: Flooding |
| September 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3223: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Cache County
Cache County had 63,167 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,281 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Hyrum itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Hyrum
4 public schools with 3,945 students, about 24.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Crest High | 8-12 | 1,554 | 25.5 |
| South Cache Middle School | 7-8 | 1,092 | 22.8 |
| Canyon School | PK-6 | 761 | 25.4 |
| Lincoln School | PK-6 | 538 | 21.5 |
Towns near Hyrum
- Nibley, UT2.8 mi · 7,328 people · home $461,100
- Wellsville, UT5.0 mi · 4,060 people · home $455,500
- Providence, UT5.2 mi · 8,218 people · home $515,900
- Logan, UT7.4 mi · 52,778 people · home $383,600
- North Logan, UT10.1 mi · 10,986 people · home $492,600
- Hyde Park, UT11.8 mi · 5,234 people · home $573,900
- Brigham City, UT13.8 mi · 19,650 people · home $369,300
- Smithfield, UT14.0 mi · 13,571 people · home $450,200
Hyrum questions
Is Hyrum, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hyrum scores better for retirees than 55% of Utah towns and quieter than 43%. 12.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.2).
How much does a house cost in Hyrum?
The median owner-occupied home in Hyrum is valued at $422,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,725, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $1,269 a month.
What is the weather like in Hyrum?
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 12.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 17.8 inches of precipitation a year and 51.6 inches of snow.
Does Hyrum get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Hyrum in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)