Reference Year: 2024 • Source: U.S. Census Bureau • Last Checked: October 2026 • Submit Correction
Iron County, Utah
Authoritative civic guide, municipal directory, geographic facts, and information checked business resources across Iron County.
Executive Geographic & Civic Profile
Parowan (Historic Seat) / Cedar City (Commercial & Civic Center)
63,453
3,297 sq mi
5,200 – 11,307 ft (Brian Head Peak)
1852
Southwestern Utah & Color Country
Geographic Boundaries: Bounded by Beaver County to the north, Washington County to the south, Garfield County and Kane County (Markagunt Plateau) to the east, and Lincoln County, Nevada to the west. Spans from the high subalpine Markagunt Plateau and Cedar Breaks natural amphitheater westward across the Cedar Valley basin and the expansive agricultural Escalante Desert to the Nevada state line.
According to official census demographic data (2024 U.S. Census Bureau Estimate), Iron County supports an established resident population of 63,453. Regional planning prioritizes balanced commercial growth, open-space preservation, water resource protection, and active transportation connectivity.
Geography, Elevation & Regional Climate
Iron County encompasses diverse Western topography ranging across elevations of 5,200 – 11,307 ft (Brian Head Peak). The regional climate is characteristically semi-arid with four distinct seasons, featuring low relative humidity, warm sunny summers, and cold winters with snow accumulations concentrated across mountain watersheds. Annual precipitation supports native high-desert shrublands, sagebrush valleys, and alpine forest ecosystems that define the region’s scenic character.
Information Checked Directory in Iron County
Information Checked Directory & Public Services
Featured commercial enterprises physically operating in Iron County across core economic sectors, providing checked local services.
Centro Woodfired Pizzeria
Restaurants & Food
Artisan Neapolitan wood-fired pizzeria on Center Street in downtown Cedar City serving scratch-made dough, seasonal salads, and regional craft beer.
Cedar City Hospital
Healthcare & Medical
Intermountain Health community hospital providing 24/7 Level 4 trauma emergency services, modern operating suites, cancer infusion, and women care across Iron County.
Harris Plumbing Heating & Air
Home Services & Trades
Licensed mechanical and plumbing contractor headquartered in Cedar City, serving residential and commercial properties throughout Iron County including Enoch, Parowan, and Brian Head.
State Bank of Southern Utah
Financial Services
Independent community banking institution founded in 1957, headquartered in Cedar City, offering personal banking, commercial lending, and agricultural financial services.
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Municipalities & Communities in Iron County
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Authentic Landscapes & Historic Architecture
Verified documentary photography showcasing public conservation areas, historic facilities, and scenic viewpoints in Iron County.
Resident Information & Municipal Services
Verified public administration, emergency management, school districts, and essential public utilities serving Iron County.
County Administration
- Iron County Commission (Three elected full-time commissioners)
- Iron County Assessor’s Office (Property valuation & tax roll administration)
- Iron County Clerk and Auditor (Elections, corporate filings, fiscal accounting)
- Iron County Recorder’s Office (Land titles, deeds, mining claims, and survey records)
- Iron County Treasurer’s Office (Tax collections and treasury management)
- Iron County Attorney’s Office (Prosecution and civil legal counsel)
- Southwest Utah Public Health Department (Iron County Branch in Cedar City)
- Iron County Building, Zoning & Planning Department
Public Safety & Emergency
- Iron County Sheriff’s Office (Patrol, investigations, corrections facility, search and rescue)
- Cedar City Police Department (Municipal law enforcement and school safety)
- Enoch Police Department
- Parowan Police Department
- Brian Head Public Safety Department (Police, fire, and alpine emergency operations)
- Cedar City Fire Department (Full-time and volunteer fire suppression and rescue)
- Iron County Volunteer Fire Districts (Parowan, Paragonah, Newcastle, Beryl)
Healthcare Resources
- Cedar City Hospital (Intermountain Health — 48-bed hospital, Level 4 Trauma Center, cancer center, women & newborn care, orthopedics)
- Cedar City Valley Clinic & Family Health Centers
- Southwest Behavioral Health Center (Comprehensive outpatient psychiatric and counseling services)
Education & Libraries
- Iron County School District (Cedar High, Canyon View High, Parowan High, approx. 10,000 students)
- Southern Utah University (SUU — Founded 1897, public regional university, 14,000+ students, recognized for arts, aviation, business, outdoor leadership)
- Southwest Technical College (Southwest Tech — Cedar City career and technical training campus)
- Cedar City Public Library (Downtown regional resource center, digital archives, literacy programs)
- Parowan Public Library (Historic Carnegie institution serving north Iron County)
Transportation Arterials & Public Transit
- Interstate 15 (Major national corridor through Cedar City and Parowan connecting Salt Lake City to Las Vegas)
- Utah State Route 14 (Cedar Canyon Scenic Byway climbing 3,000 ft from Cedar City to Markagunt Plateau)
- Utah State Route 56 (Connecting Cedar City west across Escalante Desert to Modena and Nevada)
- Utah State Route 143 (Brian Head – Patchwork Parkway National Scenic Byway)
- Utah State Route 130 (Connecting Cedar City north through Enoch toward Minersville)
- Cedar Area Transportation System (CATS — Municipal fixed-route transit and paratransit in Cedar City)
- Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC — Commercial airline service to Salt Lake City International via Delta Connection/SkyWest, regional aviation, SUU flight academy)
- St. George Shuttle / Salt Lake Express (Daily intercity passenger coach connections along I-15)
Parks, Public Lands & Outdoor Recreation
National forests, state parks, and protected recreational watersheds throughout Iron County.
Federal & State Conservation Lands
- Cedar Breaks National Monument (2,500-foot-deep natural limestone amphitheater at 10,000 feet elevation)
- Dixie National Forest (Cedar City Ranger District — alpine lakes, timbered ridges, Navajo Lake, Duck Creek)
- BLM Cedar City Field Office (Public rangelands, Escalante Desert, mountain biking trails at Iron Hills)
Regional Parks & Signature Attractions
- Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (Pioneer lifestyle exhibits, historic iron foundry blast furnace replica, stagecoaches)
- Three Peaks Recreation Area (6,000-acre BLM recreation complex with mountain bike trails, disc golf, shooting ranges, OHV courses)
- Cedar Canyon Nature Trail and Rotary Centennial Park
- Main Street Park and Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Center grounds
- Brian Head Resort (Highest base elevation ski resort in Utah at 9,600 ft, winter skiing, summer downhill mountain biking)
- Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts (Home of the Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre and Southern Utah Museum of Art)
- Southern Utah Museum of Art (SUMA — Regional art institution on the SUU campus)
- Kanarra Falls (Popular backcountry slot canyon hike featuring ladders over desert waterfalls near Kanarraville)
Economic Landscape, Industry Sectors & Commercial Permitting
Iron County maintains an established economic base founded upon diverse commercial and industrial pillars. Enterprise development operates under municipal-county coordination: enterprises within incorporated city boundaries obtain local commercial licenses through their municipal clerk, while businesses in unincorporated areas are licensed directly through the Iron County administrative division.
- Higher Education & Public Sector (Southern Utah University, Iron County School District, county and state administration)
- Tourism, Performing Arts & Recreation (Utah Shakespeare Festival, Brian Head Resort, National Park visitors)
- Healthcare & Clinical Services (Intermountain Cedar City Hospital, regional medical specialists)
- Advanced Manufacturing & Plastics (Genpak, American Packaging Corporation, Smead Manufacturing, Touchstone Home Products)
- Agriculture & Renewable Energy (Alfalfa, beef cattle rangeland, Escalante Desert solar energy installations)
All legal commercial entities operating in Utah must register their organizational charter with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code and maintain appropriate sales tax accounts with the Utah State Tax Commission. Consumers are encouraged to verify professional contractor, medical, and trade licensing directly through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (dopl.utah.gov).
Annual Civic Events & Cultural Traditions
Signature annual festivals, agricultural exhibitions, and community celebrations held across Iron County.
- Utah Shakespeare Festival (Tony Award-winning professional repertory theatre festival running June through October)
- Utah Summer Games (Multi-sport Olympic-style amateur athletic festival held in June at SUU)
- Iron County Fair and PRCA Rodeo (Labor Day weekend tradition held at the Parowan Fairgrounds since 1921)
- Cedar Livestock & Heritage Festival (October celebration with Sheep Parade down Cedar City Main Street)
- July 4th Parowan Pioneer Celebration and Fireworks
- Brian Head Torchlight Parade and Winter Carnival
Regional Guides & Utah Travel Resources
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Editorial Methodology: All facts in this guide are independently corroborated through official public records, municipal licensing files, and state datasets. Demographics reflect 2024 U.S. Census Bureau Estimate (Reference Year: 2024; Source: U.S. Census Bureau; Last Checked: October 2026).
Data Citations: State of Utah (Utah.gov), U.S. Census Bureau, Utah Division of Corporations, and local municipal administrative records.