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Crime in Payson summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Payson. Key points include:
There were 207 total crimes in Payson in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Payson is 826.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Payson is 127.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Payson is 698.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Payson is -61.01% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Payson Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Payson / 100k People |
Utah / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 207 | 826.3 | 1,638.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 32 | 127.7 | 229.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 27.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 71.9 | 141.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 175 | 698.6 | 1,408.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 51.9 | 146.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 152 | 606.8 | 1,145.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 39.9 | 116.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Payson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Payson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Utah. Key points include:
The cost of living in Payson is 113 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Payson is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Payson is $468,627.
The median income in Payson is $89,905.
Payson's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Payson Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Payson | Utah | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 106 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 132 | 111 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 103 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Payson, UT Weather
The average high in Payson is 64.5° and the average low is 38.2°.
There are 48.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.6 inches of precipitation each year with 59.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Payson |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 48.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 59.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Payson Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Payson
The current population in Payson is 23,039. The population has increased 34.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23,039 | 3.8% |
| 2023 | 22,205 | 3.1% |
| 2022 | 21,529 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 21,093 | 4.5% |
| 2020 | 20,181 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 19,842 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 19,699 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 19,647 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 19,480 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 19,313 | 2.0% |
| 2014 | 18,928 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 18,633 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 18,229 | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 17,782 | 3.5% |
| 2010 | 17,187 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Payson
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Payson is:
76.8% White with 17,700 White residents.
1.1% African American with 259 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 52 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 39 Asian residents.
0.5% Hawaiian with 125 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 105 Other residents.
2.8% Two Or More with 640 Two Or More residents.
17.9% Hispanic with 4,119 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.8% | 74.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 1.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.9% | 15.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Payson
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Payson is 44.9% female with 10,336 female residents.
Payson is 55.1% male with 12,703 male residents.
| Gender | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.9% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 55.1% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Payson for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Payson completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Payson completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Payson completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Payson completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Payson completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Payson completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Payson completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Payson completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Payson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Payson, Utah
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3.1% of households in Payson earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Payson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.3% of households in Payson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.8% of households in Payson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.1% of households in Payson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.0% of households in Payson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
20.2% of households in Payson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.2% of households in Payson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.0% of households in Payson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.2% of households in Payson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.8% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.1% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 15.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20.2% | 14.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.2% | 21.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.2% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
