Escalante, UT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
625 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,048 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
8 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$309,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$338 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$670 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Garfield County
2
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

Garfield County
3
Utah
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 30
Feb 1 6 34
Mar 1 4 42
Apr 1 1 49
May 1 0 59
Jun 0 0 68
Jul 1 0 75
Aug 1 0 72
Sep 1 0 64
Oct 1 0 51
Nov 1 2 40
Dec 1 5 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 17%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, UT State Senate District 27, UT State House District 69, UT
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Schools

Escalante School
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Escalante High
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Turn About Ranch
<1 miles, NE
Boulder School
14 miles, NE
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Colleges

Southern Utah University
81 miles, W • 1.9 star
Snow College
110 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Garfield Memorial Hospital
46 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Page Hospital
59 miles, S
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Airports

Cedar City Regional Airport
82 miles, W • 1 star
St George Regional Airport
116 miles, W • 1 star
Canyonlands Field
121 miles, E • 1 star
Provo Municipal Airport
170 miles, N • 1 star
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