What are the schools like in Kanab, UT?

Kanab is served primarily by Kane District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.5:1.

What is the median household income in Kanab?

The median household income in Kanab, UT is $70,737 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Kanab, UT?

Kanab has an average high temperature of 49.4°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Kanab, UT affordable or expensive?

Kanab's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kanab is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $324,600 and the median rent is $1,138 per month.

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

Kanab has a violent crime rate of 18.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 662.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kanab, UT a Good Place to Live?

Kanab is a small town of 4,817 in Utah, with a median household income of $70,737 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Kanab stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kanab is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kanab 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: 95.2

Kanab's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kanab costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kanab, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$324,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,138	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,737	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kanab's violent crime rate is 18.4 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

18.4 /100k

Property Crime

662.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Kanab is served primarily by Kane District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kanab, UT	National Avg
School District	Kane District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kanab sees average highs of 49.4°F in January and 94.2°F in July, with 14.9 inches of annual precipitation and 22.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kanab, UT
Average High — January	49.4°F
Average High — July	94.2°F
Annual Precipitation	14.9"
Annual Snowfall	22.1"

Demographics

Metric	Kanab, UT	National Avg
Population	4,817	—
Median Age	43.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	10.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	18.6%	22.2%
65 and over	21.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fredonia, AZ 5 mi Moccasin, AZ 15 mi Kaibab, AZ 15 mi Orderville, UT 17 mi Glendale, UT 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Kanab

Kanab, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

84741

Kanab vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kanab, UT affordable or expensive?

Kanab's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kanab roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $324,600 and median rent is $1,138/month.

What is the crime rate in Kanab, UT?

Kanab's violent crime rate is 18.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 662.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kanab?

Public schools in Kanab are operated by Kane District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.5:1. 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kanab, UT a good place to live?

Kanab, UT has a population of 4,817, a median household income of $70,737, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. 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 Kanab?

Kanab averages 49.4°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.9 inches with about 22.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kanab?

Kanab, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84741.

What is the population of Kanab?

The population of Kanab, Utah is 4,817 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kanab?

Key numbers for living in Kanab: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $324,600, median household income $70,737, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kanab side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.