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Hyrum.
About
Life in Hyrum
Hyrum is a community of 10,022 people in Utah. The median household income is $88,725, median rent runs about $1,269 per month, and median home values are around $422,600. Unemployment is low at 3.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Hyrum at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
29.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Foreign-Born
6.2%
Broadband Internet
88.0%
of households
Population Growth
+18.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Hyrum: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hyrum, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (45.0%), and 11.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
33.2%
of residents
65 and Older
12.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
46.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
10.2%
of households
Married Couples
74.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.19
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% below UT average
Rent, home values, and income in Hyrum
In Hyrum, rent runs 15% below the UT average, and home values are 14% below the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
32.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,810
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $448,088 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below UT average
Unemployment in Hyrum
Unemployment in Cache County, which includes Hyrum, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the UT average.
Unemployment rate
Hyrum: Cache County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cache County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Hyrum Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.7 min avg
How Hyrum residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hyrum, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 31 mi
Ogden Hinckley Airport (OGD)
Regional airport · few flights13k passengers boarded in 2025
- 59 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 75% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Cache County Sheriff's Office, which covers Hyrum, runs 75% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
81.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
287.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Cache County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
66.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cache County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cache County, which includes Hyrum, the most common type is heavy snow, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Heavy Snow | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Heavy Snow | $61,000 |
| 2023 | 28 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2022 | 16 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2021 | 6 | Heavy Snow | $250,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 1 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
28 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cache County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cache County, which includes Hyrum, is typically good — 241 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
241
per year
Moderate Days
124
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Cache County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 14°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hyrum has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and very cold winters (avg low 14°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/52°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/33°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/14°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.8"
Annual Snowfall
51.6"
Hot Days/Year
30
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
175
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
95
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 13°F | 1.87" |
| Feb | 37°F | 16°F | 1.54" |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 1.85" |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 1.96" |
| May | 67°F | 41°F | 2.20" |
| Jun | 78°F | 48°F | 1.12" |
| Jul | 88°F | 55°F | 0.57" |
| Aug | 86°F | 53°F | 0.70" |
| Sep | 76°F | 43°F | 1.24" |
| Oct | 62°F | 32°F | 1.67" |
| Nov | 46°F | 24°F | 1.38" |
| Dec | 33°F | 14°F | 1.69" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hyrum
Uninsured
7.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hyrum's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Logan
Cache Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10 mi away · North Logan
Brigham City Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.4 mi away · Brigham City
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education24.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hyrum
Hyrum's student/teacher ratio is 24.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hyrum (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 20,272 students · in-state tuition $9,412 · 57% graduate · median earnings $59,177 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Golden Spike National Historical Park, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hyrum
Hyrum has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Golden Spike National Historical Park (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Golden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
35 mi awayFossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
58 mi awayTimpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
83 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hyrum
Hyrum City Library
50 W Main Street, Hyrum
Cities Near Hyrum
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Hyrum FAQ
Is Hyrum, Utah affordable?⌄
Hyrum's median rent is $1,269/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $88,725/year. Median home value is $422,600.
Is Hyrum, Utah safe?⌄
Hyrum is policed by the Cache County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 81 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 288 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hyrum, Utah?⌄
Cache County, which includes Hyrum, has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hyrum, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Hyrum is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,269/month and median household income is $88,725/year. The median home value is $422,600. About 32% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hyrum, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Hyrum is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from