156 years in pictures
Census counts: 76 in 1870, a peak of 821 in 1900, 467 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 3 maps from 1912 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1870Randolph is settled
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The town was settled in 1870 and has 444 residents today.
Of the 118 Utah towns we compare, none has a lower going rate for rent than Randolph. Randolph Tabernacle is on the National Register of Historic Places. Randolph 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: 76 in 1870, a peak of 821 in 1900, 467 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 3 maps from 1912 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Randolph, 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 Randolph.
In Randolph, 82% of households live in a home they own, near the Utah town median (79%) and above the median of U.S. towns (73%). Typical home values rose 5.3% in the year to September 2026.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Of its 3 schools, two are listed below, each with the reason. The Rich District runs its public schools. 3 public schools serve Randolph, with 272 students in all.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Rich SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 104 | B+ |
| Rich HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 162 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Randolph’s mean commuting time stands at 26 minutes, against 22 minutes in Utah’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Just 8% of the town’s working residents have a job in town. Jobs based in Randolph grew to 105 in 2023, 40 more than in 2013. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line in the town.
| Randolph | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 1.8% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $88,000 | $101,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected losses in Randolph break down as 43% from inland flooding and 24% from wildfires. The natural-hazard score from FEMA in the town is 26 of 100.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Randolph has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 6° and about 71 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
32% of Randolph adults have high blood pressure. The town beats the Utah average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. Among adults locally, 73% had a checkup this year and 28% have been diagnosed with depression.
| Randolph | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 11% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 72% | 79% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 28% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 8% | 14% |
| What stands out | Randolph | UT |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 71.5% | 65.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.3% | 9.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Randolph; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Randolph residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Utah.
Where Randolph’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in the state of Utah, United States
Randolph is a town in Rich County, Utah, United States and as of the 2020 census, the town population was 467. It is the county seat of Rich County. Randolph had the highest percentage of people of any city in the country vote for George W. Bush in the 2004 election, at 95.6% Randolph's municipal classification was officially changed from a city to a town on January 1, 2009. The controversial WWASPS boarding school Old West Academy (formerly Majestic Ranch Academy) is located just outside Randolph.
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Randolph has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.