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Of the 120 Utah towns we compare, none has a higher median age than Springdale. 39% of the land in Springdale is conserved, where Utah’s towns sit at 3.4% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Springdale has 13 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Zion Nature Center-Zion Inn and Zion-Mount Carmel Highway. Springdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Springdale beats most towns.
Census counts: 50 in 1880, a low of 50 in 1880, 514 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1938 and 2 maps from 1980 on.
13 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Springdale. Close and well known come first.
Big drawin town National ParkZion National Park5.0M visitors a year
7 mi MountainAngels Landing
in town Canyon & gorgeZion Canyon
9 mi Canyon & gorgeThe Narrows
30 mi National MonumentCedar Breaks National Monument718K visitors a year
19 mi State parkCoral Pink Sand Dunes State ParkZion National Park: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Angels Landing: Óðinn, CC BY-SA 2.5 ca · Zion Canyon: No machine-readable author provided. Antilived assumed (based on copyright claim, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Narrows: Jon Sullivan, Public domain · Cedar Breaks National Monument: Original uploader was Averette at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park: No machine-readable author provided. RJHall assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0
Who provides power, water and the rest in Springdale, 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 Springdale.
People 65 and older are 41% of residents (12% statewide); children under 18 are 2% of residents (28% statewide). 43% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 38% across Utah.
43% women, 57% men
About 135 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5.9 points). Across Utah, 49.3% of residents are women.
| Springdale | UT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 2.4% | 13.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1% | 11.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.6% | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 20% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 19.2% | 11% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.8% | 9.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 24% | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 17.1% | 4.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.7% | 6.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 14.7% | 22.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 34.6% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 4.4% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.2% | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 26.3% | 13% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
Its public schools are run by the Washington District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 35 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Springdale’s average trip to work is 12 minutes. Jobs based in Springdale grew to 1,433 in 2023, 956 more than in 2013. 20% of working residents work locally in Springdale.
| Springdale | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 12 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 20% | 8.4% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
10 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. The trail density in Springdale is 2.2 miles per square mile. The biggest place to walk is Zion National Park, 1,124 acres with 2.3 miles of trail.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Zion National Park | 2.3 mi | 1,124 |
| 2. Zion Wilderness | — | 772 |
| 3. Springdale Town Park | 0.2 mi | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Springdale since 2021.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Springdale has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. Only 7 of the 120 Utah towns we compare have a higher July high than Springdale.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
17 crimes were reported in Springdale in 2025: 15 property and 2 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Springdale is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
8.3% of Springdale adults binge drink. Of the 119 Utah towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Springdale. 22% of Springdale adults get no exercise outside work.
| Springdale | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 8.3% | 11% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 12% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 28% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 8.4% | 12% |
| What stands out | Springdale | UT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 8.3% | 12.4% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 76.6% | 65.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.2% | 4.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Springdale home is worth about $547,000, up 3.2% in a year, close to the Utah typical home. Among 120 Utah towns, just 9 have a lower share of households owning their home than Springdale.
| Springdale | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 57% | 79% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,077 a month | $1,538 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Springdale; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Springdale residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Utah.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
13 places in Springdale on the National Register of Historic Places.
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Springdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
