Cedar City, UT
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 25,963 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Cedar City is nestled in the farming area of southwest Utah.
Cultural Attractions
The Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespearean Festival attracts visitors from across the nation.
Recreation
Cedar City is the gateway to Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, and Cedar Breaks, among others.
Historical
In the 19th century, Cedar City was the site of the first iron-refining furnace west of the Mississippi.
Economy
Roughly 20 percent of the local workforce is employed in manufacturing.
| Population [details] | 25,963 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 80.3% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 323.56 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 25.90% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 35.29 °F/13.02 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 85.39 °F/54.88 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 16.68 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 68 |
| Cost of living [details] | 92.1 |
| State sales tax | 4.65% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Las Vegas (152.29 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | ST GEORGE MUNICIPAL (50.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Health and fitness, Swimming |
| Cultural activities | Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Religious activities |
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