Panguitch is a small town of 1,702 in Utah, with a median household income of $64,886
and a 6.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Panguitch 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 Panguitch is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Panguitch 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: 90.2
Panguitch's overall cost of living index is 90.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Panguitch costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Panguitch, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$210,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$791
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,886
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Panguitch's violent crime rate is 118.8 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
118.8 /100k
Property Crime
772.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Panguitch is served primarily by Garfield District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Panguitch, UT
National Avg
School District
Garfield District
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Panguitch sees average highs of 39.2°F in January
and 86.1°F in July,
with 10.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.7 inches of snow per year.
Panguitch's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Panguitch roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $210,800 and median rent is $791/month.
Panguitch's violent crime rate is 118.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 772.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Panguitch are operated by Garfield District.
The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.4:1. 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Panguitch, UT has a population of 1,702, a median household income of $64,886, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%.
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.
Panguitch averages 39.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.4 inches
with about 24.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Panguitch, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84759.
The population of Panguitch, Utah is 1,702 with a median age of 33.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Panguitch: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $210,800, median household income $64,886, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Panguitch side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
