Cedar City is located in Iron County on Highway 14 just off I-15. It is 250 miles south of Salt Lake City and 170 miles north of Las Vegas.
We are located in the heart of Utah's National Parks and outdoor recreation opportunities abound. Hiking, rock climbing, skiing, and kayaking are just a few of the activities available in this area. Zion's National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Dixie National Forest are just a short drives away.
Cedar City is a large town that sits on the edge of flat rangeland next to the heavily forested highland of the Markagunt Plateau. At an elevation of 5,834 feet, it is significantly cooler than St. George to the south.
Cedar City is a convenient base for exploring the Markagunt Plateau. In summer, the plateau offers good hiking, biking, horseback riding and fishing in beautiful natural settings. In winter, Brian Head Ski Resort (30 miles northeast) offers the best snow skiing in southern Utah as well as good cross-country skiing. Cedar City also works as a somewhat more distant base for visiting Zion National Park (60 miles south) and Bryce National Park (65 miles east). In late summer, Cedar City becomes a destination itself during its popular Utah Shakespearean Festival. Other fun festivals include the Neil Simon Fest and the Midsummer Renaissance Fair.
Here in Cedar City you will discover a unique small city complete with world-renowned theatricals, astounding beauty, and unbelievable outdoor recreation.
Folks come to experience excellent mountain biking at Brian Head. In the winter, Brian Head transforms into one of Utah's great ski resorts, with excellent powder and runs! Southern Utah University adds an additional, exciting dimension to this vibrant community.
There are numerous good mountain bike rides amid the beautiful mountain scenery of the Markagunt Plateau east of Cedar City. Riding is generally available from June to October. The town of Brian Head serves as a base for most mountain bikers coming to the area.
It is the home of Southern Utah University (SUU). This school has about six thousand students and offers the students and community a number of cultural and educational opportunities. And, if you enjoy watching football, basketball, etc., SUU is a NCAA Division I team. It hosts the Utah Shakespearean Festival and the Utah Summer Games. SUU is a comprehensive regional university with five academic colleges.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $180,328
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $207,102; Detached houses: $222,255; Townhouses or other attached units: $133,490; In 2-unit structures: $244,865; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $203,076; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $81,453; Mobile homes: $17,339.
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 27,823. Cedar City covers 20.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 5,834 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 84720, 84721 - Area code: 435
Weather
Cedar City, UT climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 18.50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 31 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 24 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Cedar City is 11.40 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 1.34 Inches.
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