Kanosh, Utah
Town · Population 502 · #195 in Utah
About Kanosh
Kanosh, UT is a tiny community located in southwestern Utah with an estimated population of 502.
Kanosh holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.77 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 652 residents per square mile.
📰 Kanosh News Today
- Communities that survived the Widemouth 2 Fire now prepare for floods FOX 13 News Utah · Aug 12
- Widemouth 2 Fire reaches 65% containment, estimated at nearly 130,000 acres ABC4 Utah · Aug 14
- UGS News Release: The April 2026 Kanosh, Utah Earthquake Swarm Utah Geological Survey (.gov) · Apr 21
- Widemouth 2 Fire 70% contained; acreage remains at 129.5K Gephardt Daily · Aug 15
- Firefighters work to protect life, property as Widemouth 2 Fire rages in Millard County KUTV · Aug 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kanosh Unique
- The only place in America named Kanosh — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Utah, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Utah — one of 334 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateUtah
TypeTown
Population (2024)502
Rank in state#195 of 255
Land area0.77 sq mi
Density652/sq mi
Coordinates38.8014, -112.4374