Kanab, UT

Kanab, Utah

Kanab, Utah, in Kane county, is 137 miles N of Flagstaff, Arizona (center to center) and 157 miles E of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city has a population of 3,564.

The People and Families of Kanab

In Kanab, about 69% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Kanab.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kanab had a median family income of $40,778. Kanab benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Kanab residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Kanab Housing

In Kanab, 80% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Kanab may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Kanab, 87% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Kanab; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 8%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 14%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 15%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Kanab, UT

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Kanab Almanac

Kanab Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Kanab Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Kanab, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Kanab Public Libraries

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Kanab Hospitals

KANE COUNTY HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
355 NORTH MAIN STREET
(435) 644-5811
Emergency Service: Yes

Kanab High Schools (2004)

KANAB HIGH
59 E COWBOY DR
435-644-5821
Serves 272 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Kanab Colleges

(List of All Utah Colleges)

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