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A town of 162, settled in 1975.
79% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Brian Head, against 36% in Utah’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Of the 120 Utah towns we compare, none has a higher median age than Brian Head. Brian Head’s trail density is 3.6 miles per square mile, above both the Utah town median (1.1) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Brian Head has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 77 in 1980, 151 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1964 and 3 maps from 1958 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Brian Head, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 13, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Brian Head.
100% of households own their home in Brian Head. Typical home values fell 6.5% in the year to September 2026.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Brian Head’s July high is 68°F. Brian Head has cold winters and cool summers.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
11 crimes were reported in Brian Head in 2025: 11 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Brian Head is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Brian Head beats the Utah average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16. 9.5% of Brian Head adults binge drink. Of the 119 Utah towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have obesity than Brian Head.
| Brian Head | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 9.5% | 11% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 12% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 8.4% | 12% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| What stands out | Brian Head | UT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.5% | 12.4% |
| Fewer lonely adults | 29.1% | 34.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.9% | 4.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
23 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bristlecone Park | — | 11 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Brian Head. Close and well known come first.
Big draw22 mi National ParkZion National Park5.0M visitors a year
Big draw33 mi National ParkBryce Canyon National Park2.0M visitors a year
31 mi MountainAngels Landing
3 mi National MonumentCedar Breaks National Monument718K visitors a year
in town Ski areaBrian Head Resort69 runs · 1,300 ft vertical
28 mi Canyon & gorgeThe NarrowsZion National Park: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bryce Canyon National Park: Luca Galuzzi (Lucag), CC BY-SA 2.5 · Angels Landing: Óðinn, CC BY-SA 2.5 ca · Cedar Breaks National Monument: Original uploader was Averette at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Brian Head Resort: brewbooks from near Seattle, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · The Narrows: Jon Sullivan, Public domain
1 within 15 miles of the center of Brian Head
About 7 of every 100 Brian Head residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Utah.
Town in Utah, United States
Brian Head is a town in Iron County, Utah, United States. The population was 151 at the 2020 census, a significant increase from the 2010 figure of 83. Brian Head is also the location of the Brian Head Ski Resort.
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Brian Head has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
