Parowan is a small town of 3,036 in Utah, with a median household income of $47,974
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Parowan 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 Parowan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Parowan 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: 92.7
Parowan's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Parowan costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Parowan, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$242,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,002
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,974
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Parowan's violent crime rate is 164.1 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
164.1 /100k
Property Crime
973.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Parowan is served primarily by Iron District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 26.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Parowan, UT
National Avg
School District
Iron District
—
Elementary Schools
9
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Parowan sees average highs of 30.4°F in January
and 71.0°F in July,
with 12.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 54.7 inches of snow per year.
Parowan's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Parowan roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $242,500 and median rent is $1,002/month.
Parowan's violent crime rate is 164.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 973.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Parowan are operated by Iron District.
The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 26.6:1. 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Parowan, UT has a population of 3,036, a median household income of $47,974, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%.
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.
Parowan averages 30.4°F in January and 71.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.1 inches
with about 54.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Parowan, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84761.
The population of Parowan, Utah is 3,036 with a median age of 34.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Parowan: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $242,500, median household income $47,974, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Parowan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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