Minersville is a small town of 920 in Utah, with a median household income of $66,429
and a 10.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Minersville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Minersville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Minersville 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: 91.2
Minersville's overall cost of living index is 91.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Minersville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Minersville, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$208,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$912
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,429
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Minersville's violent crime rate is 193.7 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
193.7 /100k
Property Crime
819.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Minersville is served primarily by Beaver District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Minersville, UT
National Avg
School District
Beaver District
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Minersville sees average highs of 42.7°F in January
and 93.9°F in July,
with 11.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 120.5 inches of snow per year.
Minersville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Minersville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $208,900 and median rent is $912/month.
Minersville's violent crime rate is 193.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 819.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Minersville are operated by Beaver District.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Minersville, UT has a population of 920, a median household income of $66,429, and an unemployment rate of 10.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Minersville averages 42.7°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.5 inches
with about 120.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Minersville, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84752.
The population of Minersville, Utah is 920 with a median age of 33.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Minersville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $208,900, median household income $66,429, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Minersville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
