Moving to Annabella, Utah

The current estimated population of Annabella is 800, with 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained relatively stable in recent years, as the town serves primarily as a small, rural community with deep agricultural roots.

City Facts

• Year founded: 1871
• County: Sevier County
• Land area: 3.7 square miles
• Population density: 216 people per square mile
• Area code: 435
• Zip code: 84711

Geography and Location

Annabella is a small town located in central Utah, nestled in the Sevier Valley near the Sevier River. The town is surrounded by fertile farmlands and lies at the base of the Pahvant Range of the larger Rocky Mountain system. The landscape around Annabella is characterized by rolling hills, farmland, and mountain backdrops, making it a serene rural community. The town experiences a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters, typical of Utah’s inland desert environment. Annabella is located just a few miles south of Richfield, the county seat, and is well-connected by U.S. Route 89, which runs through the region. The town’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, with local farms producing crops such as alfalfa, grains, and livestock. The quiet, rural atmosphere and proximity to recreational opportunities in Fishlake National Forest make Annabella an appealing place for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life while staying connected to essential services in nearby Richfield.

Demographics

Median resident age: 29.6 years
Median household income: $40,000
Median house value: $105,200

Population by Race

Races in Annabella:

• White Non-Hispanic (97.2%)
• Hispanic (1.5%)
• Other race (1.5%)
• American Indian (1.3%)
• Two or more races (0.8%)

Ancestries: English (39.5%), Danish (12.6%), Norwegian (7.1%), German (5.1%), Dutch (3.6%), Italian (2.3%).

Elevation: 5301 feet

Land area: 0.6 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Annabella

• High school or higher: 91.3%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.4%
• Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
• Unemployed: 6.2%
• Mean travel time to work: 18.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Annabella town

• Never married: 20.8%
• Now married: 68.1%
• Separated: 0.5%
• Widowed: 3.8%
• Divorced: 6.9%

0.5% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +118 (+24.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Annabella:

• SEVIER VALLEY HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; RICHFIELD, UT)
• FILLMORE COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER (about 25 miles; FILLMORE, UT)
• GUNNISON VALLEY HOSPITAL (about 37 miles; GUNNISON, UT)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Annabella:

• CEDAR CITY REGIONAL (about 100 miles; CEDAR CITY, UT; Abbreviation: CDC)
• PROVO MUNI (about 107 miles; PROVO, UT; Abbreviation: PVU)
• PAGE MUNI (about 131 miles; PAGE, AZ; Abbreviation: PGA)

Other public-use airports nearest to Annabella:

• RICHFIELD MUNI (about 3 miles; RICHFIELD, UT; Abbreviation: RIF)
• FILLMORE (about 27 miles; FILLMORE, UT; Abbreviation: U19)
• SALINA-GUNNISON (about 27 miles; SALINA, UT; Abbreviation: 44U)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Annabella:

• SNOW COLLEGE (about 56 miles; EPHRAIM, UT; Full-time enrollment: 2,632)
• SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY (about 101 miles; CEDAR CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 5,091)
• UTAH VALLEY STATE COLLEGE (about 111 miles; OREM, UT; Full-time enrollment: 14,182)
• BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY (about 116 miles; PROVO, UT; Full-time enrollment: 29,977)
• UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-UTAH CAMPUS (about 135 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 2,021)
• SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 136 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 11,896)
• UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (about 143 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 19,866)