Tropic, 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 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
537 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$223,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$360 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$574 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.1% 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 20 25
Feb 1 18 28
Mar 1 14 35
Apr 1 10 42
May 1 2 51
Jun 1 1 60
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 2 0 65
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 5 45
Nov 1 11 34
Dec 1 15 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 13% of residents leaning left and 81% leaning right.

Liberal (13%) (82%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 15%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Bryce Valley School
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Bryce Valley High
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Panguitch Middle
23 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Panguitch High
23 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Southern Utah University
54 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Garfield Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Cedar City Hospital
54 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Cedar City Regional Airport
56 miles, NW • 1 star
St George Regional Airport
88 miles, W • 1 star
Canyonlands Field
148 miles, E • 1 star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
174 miles, S • 1 star
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