A town of 298, settled in 1877. A regional job hub with 151 jobs.
The 2 things Koosharem does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Koosharem. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Koosharem for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Richfield (26%), Nephi (5%) and Salt Lake City (5%). Half commute less than 54 miles.
The public schools Koosharem’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 67% of Utah’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koosharem School | K–6 | 26 | D− |
| Sorenson's Ranch School Private | 7–12 | 58 |
Koosharem has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
Koosharem beats the Utah average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Koosharem | UT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.4% | 10% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.5% | 12.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.8% | 4.7% |
Where Koosharem’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Town in the state of Utah, United States
Koosharem is a town in Sevier County, Utah, United States. Koosharem is also known as "Grass Valley". It generally comprises the area known as Burrville, Utah on the north, south through the valley and through the town of Koosharem and down to the south end with the town of Greenwich, Utah. The valley is made up of private lands nestled within the Fishlake National Forest. Koosharem is situated at the cross-roads for travelers going between Capitol Reef National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park and/or Zion National Park. Koosharem is also the closest town to the famous Fish Lake. The town also serves as an important point along the many trails of the Piute ATV Trail System. Koosharem's o…
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