The Town FilesFillmore, Utah
City in Millard County · population 2,592 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $320,500
- Household income
- $66,442
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 62 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 27.3
Fillmore is a city of 2,592 people in Millard County, Utah. The median home is worth $320,500, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of Utah towns, quieter than 88% of Utah towns, easier by car than 75% of Utah towns.
- #2 in The 13 Quietest Small Towns in Utah
- #10 in 22 Small Towns in Utah With the Cheapest Homes
- #16 in 21 Small Towns in Utah With the Mildest Winters
- #16 in The 21 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Utah
- #18 in The 22 Best Small Towns to Retire in Utah
- #19 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Utah
How Fillmore ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fillmore is worth $320,500, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $66,442, which is more affordable than 50% of Utah towns. Median rent is $772 a month. 73.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fillmore | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $320,500 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $772 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $66,442 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 73.1% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.2% | — |
Who lives in Fillmore
| People | Fillmore | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.3 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.8% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 37.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.2% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 13.6 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 94.3% |
Weather in Fillmore
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 21.0°F. About 15.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 62.0 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 138 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Fillmore since 1950.
Severe weather in Millard County since 1996
Millard County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2026 | Fire | FM-5661: Widemouth 2 Fire |
| June 28, 2020 | Fire | FM-5317: Canal Fire |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| June 27, 2012 | Fire | FM-2990: Clay Springs Fire |
Jobs and pay in Millard County
Millard County had 5,495 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,610 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Fillmore itself the ACS puts it at 9.7%.
Public schools in Fillmore
3 public schools with 1,236 students, about 21.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillmore School | PK-4 | 493 | 21.4 |
| Millard High | 9-12 | 418 | 23.2 |
| Fillmore Middle | 5-8 | 325 | 20.3 |
Towns near Fillmore
- Richfield, UT19.3 mi · 8,201 people · home $332,500
- Monroe, UT26.4 mi · 2,515 people · home $318,300
- Delta, UT29.7 mi · 3,622 people · home $271,400
Fillmore questions
Is Fillmore, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fillmore scores better for retirees than 73% of Utah towns and quieter than 88%. 13.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 27.3).
How much does a house cost in Fillmore?
The median owner-occupied home in Fillmore is valued at $320,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,442, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $772 a month.
What is the weather like in Fillmore?
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 21.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.0 inches of precipitation a year and 62.0 inches of snow.
Does Fillmore get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Fillmore in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)