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Payson, UT

Founded 1850Utah CountyElev. 1,418 m
Population
22,205
Median home
$388,200
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Payson

Payson is home to roughly 22,205 residents. Payson was founded in 1850 and sits in Utah County. The median age is 29.3 and the median household income is $84,286. Homes carry a median value of $388,200, and about 82% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.2%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
22,205
Median age
29.3
Median household income
$84,286
Per-capita income
$28,961
Poverty rate
6.5%
High-school grad or higher
92.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg. commute
21.8 min
Work from home
12.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.2%
Hispanic or Latino17.9%
Black0.1%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.2%
Sales & office21.3%
Production, transportation & material moving16.7%
Service15.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$388,200
Median gross rent
$1,393/mo
Owner-occupied
82.2%
Median year built
1994
Households
6,674
Avg. household size
3.3

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Payson has 8 public schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading33%
Math30%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Payson HighHighGrades 6–12
Mt. Nebo MiddleMiddleGrades 6–7
Payson Jr HighMiddleGrades 7–9
Barnett SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Park View SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Spring Lake SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Taylor SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Wilson SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime69% below national
Payson121
Utah236
United States386
↑ 21% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime66% below national
Payson661
Utah1,664
United States1,952
↓ 59% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Payson Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Payson.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Utah County
LightningVery High
AvalancheRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Payson is in Utah County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Payson was founded in 1850 and sits in Utah County. Elevation ~1,418 m.

Map of Payson
Payson, UT
Where Payson is
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Dixon, Christopher F., Jr., HouseDixon, John, HousePayson Presbyterian ChurchPeteetneet SchoolDouglass, Samuel, House
Notable people from Payson
JewelScott JorgensenInez Knight AllenJohn B. FairbanksLindsey AndersonClay CollardJoseph Henry LovelessJ. Ward MoodyLynn G. RobbinsRed Peery
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Nearby cities
Spanish Fork (7 mi)Springville (11 mi)Provo (15 mi)Orem (18 mi)Saratoga Springs (23 mi)Pleasant Grove (23 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Payson, UT (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Payson, Utah.

Steven Wayne Smith, 79
Payson · 84651
AKA Steven W Smith, Steven Smith

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Payson — frequently asked

What is the population of Payson, Utah?
Payson has a population of about 22,205, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Payson?
The median home value in Payson is $388,200, and the median gross rent is $1,393/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Payson safe? What is the crime rate?
Payson Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 121 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Payson face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Utah County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, avalanche, earthquake.
How many schools are in Payson?
Payson has 8 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Payson?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Payson. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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