Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Ensign-Smith House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Paragonah has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Paragonah beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 121 in 1860, 536 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1862 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Paragonah, 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 Paragonah.
Only 8 of the 120 Utah towns we compare have a lower typical household income than Paragonah. In Paragonah, 0.8% of working residents work locally, below both the Utah town median (8.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). This Utah town had 33 jobs in 2023, down 42 from 2013. The top destinations are Cedar City (21%), Parowan (20%) and Brian Head (8%).
| Paragonah | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $101,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 8.4% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its typical July afternoon high is 91°F, where Utah’s towns sit at 92°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In Paragonah, just over a fifth of adults say their health is fair or poor. Among 119 Utah towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Paragonah. CDC measures, 32 in all: Paragonah beats Utah on 3 and trails on 16.
| Paragonah | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 9.9% | 11% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 12% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 8.4% | 12% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
| What stands out | Paragonah | UT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 73.5% | 65.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.7% | 4.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected losses in Paragonah break down as 31% from earthquakes and 30% from inland flooding. On expected storm and flood damage, Paragonah sits above 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Paragonah’s typical rent is $1,086 a month. 81% of Paragonah households own their home.
| Paragonah | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,086 a month | $1,538 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 81% | 79% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Paragonah. Close and well known come first.
Big draw33 mi National ParkZion National Park5.0M visitors a year
Big draw36 mi National ParkBryce Canyon National Park2.0M visitors a year
16 mi National MonumentCedar Breaks National Monument718K visitors a year
14 mi Ski areaBrian Head Resort69 runs · 1,300 ft vertical
38 mi AttractionBryce Canyon Lodge37 mi Ski areaEagle Point45 runs · 1,387 ft verticalZion National Park: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bryce Canyon National Park: Luca Galuzzi (Lucag), CC BY-SA 2.5 · 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 · Bryce Canyon Lodge: Unknown, Public domain
None within 15 miles of Paragonah; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Paragonah residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Utah.
Where Paragonah’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in the state of Utah, United States
Paragonah ( PARR-ə-GOO-nə) is a town in Iron County, Utah, United States. The population was 536 at the 2020 census.
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Paragonah has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
