Big Water, UT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
520 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
36.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$251,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$356 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,260 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kane County
3
Utah
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kane County
2
Utah
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 36
Feb 1 2 40
Mar 1 1 48
Apr 1 1 55
May 0 0 65
Jun 0 0 75
Jul 1 0 81
Aug 1 0 78
Sep 1 0 70
Oct 1 0 57
Nov 1 1 44
Dec 1 2 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 15% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (15%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 14%

Schools

Big Water School
<1 miles, N 2.3 star
Big Water High
<1 miles, N 3.2 star

Colleges

Southern Utah University
88 miles, NW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Page Hospital
15 miles, SE
Garfield Memorial Hospital
67 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Cedar City Regional Airport
90 miles, NW 1 star
St George Regional Airport
102 miles, W 1 star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
134 miles, SW 1 star
Canyonlands Field
156 miles, NE 1 star