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Cedar City, UT


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Cedar City, Utah

Introduction to Cedar City, Utah

Cedar City, Utah, in Iron county, is 153 miles NE of North Las Vegas, Nevada and 154 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. There are an estimated 20,527 people in the city.

Cedar City History

Cedar City was originally inhabited by the Paiute Indians. It was founded on November 11, 1851 by Mormon pioneers. Henry Lunt and his men were sent to the area to build an iron works fort known as "Fort Cedar." It was named because of the abundant cedar trees that covered the hills. The first railroad entered the area in 1923.

Cedar City and nearby Attractions

  • Iron Mission State Park
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Canyon View
  • Zion National Park
  • Southern Utah University Museums and Galleries
  • Cedar Breaks National Monument
  • Dixie National Forest

Things To Do In Cedar City

Cedar City is home to the Iron Mission State Park. History Buffs should visit the Southern Utah University Museums and Galleries. The Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Dixie National Forest are a few minutes drive away as well. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the Trinity Lutheran Church and Christ the King Catholic Church are some of the local churches. Local celebrations include the Groovefest American Music Festival and SkyFest.

Cedar City Transportation

Cedar City Regional Airport is nearby.

Cedar City Higher Education

Southern Utah University is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include the Dixie State College of Utah, Northern Arizona University and Snow College.

High Points

Cedar City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyCedar City Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyCedar City Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 16%Cedar City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Cedar City, UT

Comparing Cedar City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old105
Male Share of the Population72
Racial Diversity48
Female Share of the Population49
Senior Citizens24
Well-Paid Single Men12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size103
Portion of People Married82

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home42
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Affordability of Rents89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals610
People Living Alone26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime66

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