City profile
Cedar City, UT
Iron County · Population 38,524
Cedar City is a town in Iron County, UT with about 38,524 residents and a typical home value near $377,000. It is 48 miles from St. George, UT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Dry desert
Winter avg
43°F
Summer avg
88°F
Sunny days / yr
255
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$377,000
Typical monthly housing
$2,211
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
96
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.52%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.55%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.25%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 61/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Winter weather, Landslide
Nearest major airport
159 mi to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 20% Democratic / 77% Republican
Community
Population
38,524
Black population
1.1%
County
Iron County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸UT is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: drought, air quality
Highlights
- About 38,524 residents
- Typical home value about $377,000
- 48 miles from St. George, UT
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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