What are the schools like in Central, UT?

School district data for Central is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Central?

The median household income in Central, UT is $69,444 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.5%.

What is the weather like in Central, UT?

Central has an average high temperature of 47.7°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.8 inches.

Central, UT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Central, UT affordable or expensive?

Central's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Central is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $335,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Central, UT?

Central has a violent crime rate of 206.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1037.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Central, UT a Good Place to Live?

Central is a small town of 902 in Utah, with a median household income of $69,444 and a 9.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Central stands out for an affordable cost of living.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Central is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Central city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.1

Central's overall cost of living index is 96.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Central costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Central, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$335,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,444	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Central's violent crime rate is 206.7 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

206.7 /100k

Property Crime

1037.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Central, UT	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Central sees average highs of 47.7°F in January and 92.1°F in July, with 14.2 inches of annual precipitation and 10.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Central, UT
Average High — January	47.7°F
Average High — July	92.1°F
Annual Precipitation	14.2"
Annual Snowfall	10.8"

Demographics

Metric	Central, UT	National Avg
Population	902	—
Median Age	49.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	27.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Veyo, UT 6 mi Pine Valley, UT 7 mi Dammeron Valley, UT 8 mi Enterprise, UT 13 mi Ivins, UT 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Central

Central, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

84722

Central vs Other Cities

Central, UT vs Veyo, UT Central, UT vs Pine Valley, UT Central, UT vs Dammeron Valley, UT Central, UT vs Enterprise, UT Central, UT vs Ivins, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central, UT affordable or expensive?

Central's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Central roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $335,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Central, UT?

Central's violent crime rate is 206.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1037.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Central?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Central, UT a good place to live?

Central, UT has a population of 902, a median household income of $69,444, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Central?

Central averages 47.7°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.2 inches with about 10.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Central?

Central, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84722.

What is the population of Central?

The population of Central, Utah is 902 with a median age of 49.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Central?

Key numbers for living in Central: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $335,300, median household income $69,444, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Central side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.