Geography
Cedar City is nestled in the farming area of southwest Utah.
Cultural Attractions
The Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespearean Festival attracts visitors from across the nation.
Recreation
Cedar City is the gateway to Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, and Cedar Breaks, among others.
Historical
In the 19th century, Cedar City was the site of the first iron-refining furnace west of the Mississippi.
Economy
Roughly 20 percent of the local workforce is employed in manufacturing.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 28,560
- Population under 55:
- 83.1%
- Population over 55:
- 16.9%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Las Vegas
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Good
- Temperature:
- 85°F July High, 12°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $37,206
- Median home price:
- $149,813
- Average property tax:
- N/A
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8.5%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 2
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 5/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 62
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