Seviercounty ut, 2006
Central Valley’s story
153 years in pictures
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- 1873Central Valley is settled
Central ValleyUT
A town of 690, settled in 1873.
Population
690
2025 Census estimate · +6.6% since 2020
Typical home
$454K
+3.5% in a year
Household income
$93K
median
Median age
36.1
years
Jobs based here
92
A commuter town
Is Central Valley a good place to live?
Only 1 of the 120 Utah towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Central Valley. Central Valley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
690 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Central Valley: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Central Valley, and how to reach them.
PowerRocky Mountain Power13.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCentral Valley Town water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Central Valley’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Utah you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSevier County Clerk/AuditorSevier County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code8475484754 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 13, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Central Valley.
Work & commute
About half of Central Valley’s working residents commute to Richfield
Most working residents leave Central Valley for work: only 1% work in town. Central Valley’s average trip to work is 18 minutes, below both the Utah town median (22 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line in Central Valley.
1%work in town
| Central Valley | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $93,000 | $101,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Central Valley1%
Richfield46%
Monroe4%
St. George4%
Cedar City2%
6 mi
median commute distance
92
jobs based in Central Valley
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Central Valley faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by earthquakes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Central Valley
Central Valley has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Central Valley’s July high is 91°F, against 92°F in Utah’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–42°
Spring33–64°
Summer52–88°
Fall34–66°
Sep 24
typical first frost
May 21
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
Central Valley’s typical home value is about $454K
The typical Central Valley home is worth about $454,000, up 3.5% in a year, 15% below the Utah typical home. 89% of Central Valley households own their home.
$454KZillow home value
Typical home value
Central Valley$454K
Utah$533K
+3.5%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
Central Valley stands out in Utah and nationally, with more of its adults who report frequent physical distress
Among 119 Utah towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Central Valley. Central Valley beats the Utah average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15. Among 119 Utah towns, just 7 have a higher share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Central Valley.
| Central Valley | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 11% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 28% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 8.4% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Utah
2 better15 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Central Valley | UT |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 74.6% | 65.6% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 74.7% | 70.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.3% | 4.6% |
Intermountain Health Sevier Valley Hospital
5.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Central Valley
16pages on Central Valley
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Central Valley; the nearest are
Snow CollegeCommunity college · Public · Ephraim53.3 mi$4,338 in-state tuitionSouthern Utah UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Cedar City88.4 mi$6,962 in-state tuition
About 13 of every 100 Central Valley residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Utah.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Central Valley for work
Where Central Valley’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
92jobs based in Central Valley
1%of working residents work in town
6 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Central Valley
Town in Utah, United States
Central Valley is a town in Sevier County, Utah, United States. The population was 647 at the 2020 census. Known for years simply as Central, the town was named Central Valley at its incorporation in 2005.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1873
- Area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 5,308 ft
- Area code
- 435
Questions about Central Valley
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Central Valley, UT a good place to live?
Central Valley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.