Bryce Canyon City, Utah

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Population in 2022: 332 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Males: 234  (70.6%)
Females: 98  (29.4%)
Median resident age:

34.5 years
Utah median age:

32.1 years

Zip code: 84764

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,000
Bryce Canyon City:

$58,000
UT:

$89,168

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,418

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $290,774
Bryce Canyon City:

$290,774
UT:

$499,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $258,412; detached houses: $423,136; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $4,555
March 2022 cost of living index in Bryce Canyon City: 82.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 49.8%
(15.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Bryce Canyon City, UT (2022)
    • 10243.4%American Indian alone
    • 6828.9%Hispanic
    • 6025.5%White alone
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Ancestries: English (23.9%), American (19.7%), Irish (19.7%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

126 residents are foreign born (45.8% Asia, 5.9% Latin America).

This town:

53.4%
Utah:

8.4%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Flagstaff, AZ (174.2 miles , pop. 52,894).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Las Vegas, NV (198.0 miles , pop. 478,434).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (287.3 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Tropic, UT (2.4 miles ),
Cannonville, UT (3.2 miles),
Henrieville, UT (3.5 miles),
Hatch, UT (3.9 miles),
Panguitch, UT (4.2 miles ),
Alton, UT (4.9 miles),
Antimony, UT (5.5 miles),
Escalante, UT (5.6 miles )

Latitude: 37.68 N, Longitude: 112.16 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 435

Distribution of median household income in Bryce Canyon City, UT in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

9.3%
Utah:

2.5%

Earthquake activity:

Bryce Canyon City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Utah state average. It is 3128% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 344.1 miles away from Bryce Canyon City center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 346.5 miles away from Bryce Canyon City center
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 324.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 423.6 miles away from the city center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 327.4 miles away from Bryce Canyon City center
On 9/2/1992 at 10:26:20, a magnitude 5.9 (5.7 MB, 5.6 MS, 5.6 MW, 5.9 ML, Depth: 9.3 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 85.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Garfield County (5) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bryce Canyon City:

  • Southern Utah University (about 50 miles; Cedar City, UT; Full-time enrollment: 6,522)
  • Dixie State University (about 87 miles; Saint George, UT; FT enrollment: 6,485)
  • Snow College (about 121 miles; Ephraim, UT; FT enrollment: 3,224)
  • Northern Arizona University (about 176 miles; Flagstaff, AZ; FT enrollment: 22,494)
  • Coconino Community College (about 177 miles; Flagstaff, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,090)
  • Brigham Young University-Provo (about 180 miles; Provo, UT; FT enrollment: 33,525)
  • Utah Valley University (about 182 miles; Orem, UT; FT enrollment: 24,403)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Bryce Canyon City: Rubys Inn (A), The Triangle (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Garfield County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.9 people
Utah:

3.1 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

56.5%
Whole state:

75.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.2%
Whole state:

4.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Bryce Canyon City:

Marital status in Bryce Canyon City, UT
  • Never married: 66.0%
  • Now married: 28.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 5.9%

For population 25 years and over in Bryce Canyon City:

  • High school or higher: 86.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 58.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 2.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
Utah average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bryce Canyon City, UT (based on Garfield County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other3,78115
Catholic501
Evangelical Protestant251
None1,316-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
This county:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Garfield County:

17.67 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

15.46 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

5.09 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Garfield County:

8.4%
State:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Garfield County:

24.2%
State:

23.6%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$3,951$47,4123$3,100
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$5,266
Totals for Government 1$3,951$47,4129$8,366

Bryce Canyon City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $214,000 ($644.58)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($12.05)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($3.01)
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $152,000 ($457.83)
    Regular Highways: $117,000 ($352.41)
    General - Other: $25,000 ($75.30)
    Parks and Recreation: $17,000 ($51.20)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($30.12)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $19,000 ($57.23)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $18,000 ($54.22)

Bryce Canyon City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $171,000 ($515.06)
    Donations From Private Sources: $12,000 ($36.14)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $12,000 ($36.14)
  • Tax - Other Selective Sales: $398,000 ($1198.80)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $238,000 ($716.87)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($3.01)

Bryce Canyon City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $216,000 ($650.60)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $216,000 ($650.60)

Businesses in Bryce Canyon City, UT

  • Best Western: 2

Strongest AM radio stations in Bryce Canyon City:

  • KNNZ (940 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR CITY, UT; Owner: MB MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KSUB (590 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR CITY, UT; Owner: MB MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KXNT (840 AM; 50 kW; NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KDWN (720 AM; 50 kW; LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: RADIO NEVADA CORP.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KDXU (890 AM; 10 kW; ST. GEORGE, UT; Owner: WESTERN BROADCASTING, LS, LLC)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KUNF (1210 AM; 10 kW; WASHINGTON, UT; Owner: MARATHON MEDIA GROUP, L.L.C.)
  • KMTI (650 AM; 10 kW; MANTI, UT; Owner: SANPETE COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bryce Canyon City:

  • K282AC (104.3 FM; RURAL GARFIELD COUNT, UT; Owner: GARFIELD COUNTY)
  • K255AD (98.9 FM; RURAL GARFIELD, ETC., UT; Owner: GARFIELD COUNTY)
  • KREC (98.1 FM; BRIAN HEAD, UT; Owner: MARATHON MEDIA GROUP, L.L.C.)
  • KCYQ (93.7 FM; RICHFIELD, UT; Owner: MID-UTAH RADIO, INC.)
  • K203CA (88.5 FM; MILFORD, UT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH)
  • K202AW (88.3 FM; CEDAR CITY, UT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH)

TV broadcast stations around Bryce Canyon City:

  • K05FY (Channel 5; TROPIC, ETC., UT; Owner: BRYCE LIONS CLUB)
  • K07OB (Channel 7; CANNONVILLE, UT; Owner: BRYCE LIONS CLUB)
  • K04IN (Channel 4; TROPIC, ETC., UT; Owner: BRYCE LIONS CLUB)
  • K20BT (Channel 20; HENRIVILLE, UT; Owner: HENRIVILLE TOWN)
  • K31EL (Channel 31; TROPIC, ETC., UT; Owner: UTAH STATE BOARD OF REGENTS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 2.8mTotal length
  • 3,102Total average daily traffic
  • 664Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,910Total future (year 2015) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KB7BGS, Licensee ID: L00512474, Grant Date: 10/17/2023, Expiration Date: 11/13/2033, Certifier: Stephen B Judd, Registrant: Stephen B Judd, 105 West Center Street, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764

  • Call Sign: KG7YHA, Licensee ID: L01979354, Grant Date: 10/26/2015, Expiration Date: 10/26/2025, Certifier: Tim Leech, Registrant: Tim Leech, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764


Fire-safe hotels and motels in Bryce Canyon City, Utah:

  • Bryce View Lodge, 105 East Ctr, Bryce Canyon City, Utah 84764 , Phone: (888) 279-2304, Fax: (435) 834-5181
  • Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel, 30 N 100 E, Bryce Canyon City, Utah 84764 , Phone: (866) 866-6634, Fax: (435) 834-5702
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Bryce Canyon City, Utah
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bryce Canyon City, UT
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bryce Canyon City, UT
  • 53.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 46.2%Electricity


Bryce Canyon City compared to Utah state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

Bryce Canyon City on our top lists:

  • #24 on the list of "Top 100 cities with shortest commuting times"
  • #62 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of college students"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
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