The Town FilesKanosh, Utah
Town in Millard County · population 508 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $324,200
- Household income
- $80,357
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 80 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 39.2
Kanosh is a town of 508 people in Millard County, Utah. The median home is worth $324,200, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of Utah towns, quieter than 88% of Utah towns, easier by car than 75% of Utah towns.
How Kanosh 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 Kanosh is worth $324,200, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $80,357, which is more affordable than 83% of Utah towns. 92.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kanosh | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $324,200 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | — | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $80,357 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.9% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 1949 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.0% | — |
Who lives in Kanosh
| People | Kanosh | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.4% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.2% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 12.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.0% | — |
| Work from home | 18.8% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 17.8 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.8% | 94.3% |
Weather in Kanosh
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 21.6°F. About 15.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 79.7 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 63 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 141 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Kanosh since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. The strongest, an EFU, struck on July 28, 2026 about 3.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 28, 2026.
Severe weather in Millard County since 1996
Millard County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2026 | Fire | FM-5661: Widemouth 2 Fire |
| June 28, 2020 | Fire | FM-5317: Canal Fire |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| June 27, 2012 | Fire | FM-2990: Clay Springs Fire |
Jobs and pay in Millard County
Millard County had 5,495 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,610 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Kanosh itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Kanosh
- Fillmore, UT12.4 mi · 2,592 people · home $320,500
- Elsinore, UT18.0 mi · 802 people · home $244,100
- Richfield, UT18.8 mi · 8,201 people · home $332,500
- Central Valley, UT19.7 mi · 647 people · home $347,800
- Monroe, UT21.1 mi · 2,515 people · home $318,300
- Annabella, UT21.5 mi · 836 people · home $355,700
- Aurora, UT28.3 mi · 984 people · home $297,200
Kanosh questions
Is Kanosh, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kanosh scores better for retirees than 73% of Utah towns and quieter than 88%. 20.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.2).
How much does a house cost in Kanosh?
The median owner-occupied home in Kanosh is valued at $324,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,357, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Kanosh?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 21.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.5 inches of precipitation a year and 79.7 inches of snow.
Does Kanosh get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Kanosh since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EFU on July 28, 2026. 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)