The basics
Total Population
524
Median Age
55.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$285,000
Higher than 67%
Median Property Tax
$1,192
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.73
Higher than 70%
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Recession Drop %
-0.7%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
89.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
18.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
53.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
70.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
153.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
15.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
14.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
66.1
Near median
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
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Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 81253: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81253?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 81253 is $285,000, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81253?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81253 is $1,192, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 81253 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 81253 cost about 3.73× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81253?
- ZIP Code 81253 averages 53.4°F year-round, summer highs near 89.8°F, winter lows around 18.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 14.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 81253 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 81253's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.1 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →