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Cedar City, UT

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Cedar City, UT

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 36
Population37,202
Foreign Born2.5%
Population Density1,026people per mi²
Median Age26.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
DecliningSince 2010, this city's population has declined but racial composition has been relatively stable.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Historical data isn't available for Cedar City, Utah. Trends shown are for Utah, Utah.

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
28
Poor
3
Negative
7

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

2.1mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Hospital

1 within 20 miles

1.9mi

Airport

LAS — North Las Vegas

154.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Cedar City, UT

1.8mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 2.4 mi
Camping20Nearest 1.8 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Est. Avg Net Worth
$722k
10% above US avg
College Educated
34.1%
3% below US avg
WFH
9.6%
33% below US avg
Avg HH Debt
$21k
19% above US avg
Graduate Degree
12.0%
10% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 90% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
6.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−30.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−7.5%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.05 / 1k Residents79% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.80 / 1k Residents39% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−53.5%
Burglary
0.52 / 1k Residents56% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
4.27 / 1k Residents59% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.33 / 1k Residents65% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+10Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Cedar City, Utah
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D-
Poor12.1% of income
Property Rights
B-
GoodIJ Grade B-
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Self-sufficient (80% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedCasinos · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season171 days243 frost-free
Annual Rainfall12.2"
Elevation5,656 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
B+
Good382 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,026/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Great1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C-
WeakWildfire, Inland Flooding, Earthquake, Lightning, Winter Weather
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 352 mi · coast 385 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$30.5M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T13:04:19.000Z

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