Payson, UT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
19,842
Unemployment
5.3%
Poverty
9.2%
Median Home
$231,000
Median Income
$67,272
Median Rent
$1,017
Payson SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
7
Diversity
7
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
8.5
Payson, UT Crime Report
343
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,716.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-30.69%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Payson / 100k People |
Utah / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 343 | 1,716.6 | 2,404.9 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 100.1 | 235.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 15.0 | 35.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 55.1 | 141.4 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 323 | 1,616.5 | 2,169.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 31 | 155.1 | 276.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 272 | 1,361.3 | 1,682.4 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 20 | 100.1 | 210.2 | 219.9 |
Payson, UT Cost Of Living
97
Payson's Overall Cost Of Living
Payson's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Payson | Utah | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 103 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 97 | 114 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 93 | 100 | |
Payson, UT Photos
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Rankings for Payson in Utah
Map Of Payson, UT
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Population over time in Payson
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.7% | 78.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.1% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 11.9% | 14.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Payson
| Gender | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Payson for adults over 25
| Education | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 23.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 32.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Payson, Utah
| Income | Payson | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.9% | 6.4% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 7.7% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.2% | 19.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.1% | 15.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.3% | 18.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 7.2% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 6.4% | 7.7% |
