What are the schools like in Montezuma Creek, UT?

Montezuma Creek is served primarily by Aneth Community School. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Montezuma Creek?

The median household income in Montezuma Creek, UT is $39,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 28.0%.

What is the weather like in Montezuma Creek, UT?

Montezuma Creek has an average high temperature of 43.2°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.4 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Montezuma Creek, UT?

Montezuma Creek has a violent crime rate of 26.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 45.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Montezuma Creek, UT a Good Place to Live?

Montezuma Creek is a small town of 272 in Utah, with a median household income of $39,750 and a 28.0% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Montezuma Creek stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Montezuma Creek metro area.

Metric	Montezuma Creek, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$31,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Montezuma Creek's violent crime rate is 26.1 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

26.1 /100k

Property Crime

45.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Montezuma Creek is served primarily by Aneth Community School. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Montezuma Creek, UT	National Avg
School District	Aneth Community School	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Montezuma Creek sees average highs of 43.2°F in January and 95.9°F in July, with 7.3 inches of annual precipitation and 7.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Montezuma Creek, UT
Average High — January	43.2°F
Average High — July	95.9°F
Annual Precipitation	7.3"
Annual Snowfall	7.4"

Demographics

Metric	Montezuma Creek, UT	National Avg
Population	272	—
Median Age	34.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	28.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	1.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.2%	6.3%
Under 18	41.5%	22.2%
65 and over	8.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Aneth, UT 8 mi Bluff, UT 16 mi White Mesa, UT 17 mi Tselakai Dezza, UT 17 mi Red Mesa, AZ 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Montezuma Creek

Montezuma Creek, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

84534

Montezuma Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montezuma Creek, UT affordable or expensive?

Montezuma Creek has a median home value of $31,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $39,750.

What is the crime rate in Montezuma Creek, UT?

Montezuma Creek's violent crime rate is 26.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 45.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Montezuma Creek?

Public schools in Montezuma Creek are operated by Aneth Community School. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 14.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Montezuma Creek, UT a good place to live?

Montezuma Creek, UT has a population of 272, a median household income of $39,750, and an unemployment rate of 28.0%. 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 Montezuma Creek?

Montezuma Creek averages 43.2°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 7.3 inches with about 7.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Montezuma Creek?

Montezuma Creek, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84534.

What is the population of Montezuma Creek?

The population of Montezuma Creek, Utah is 272 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Montezuma Creek?

Key numbers for living in Montezuma Creek: median home $31,600, median household income $39,750, crime index 5 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Montezuma Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.