Hurricane, UT

Hurricane, Utah

Hurricane, Utah, in Washington county, is 122 miles NE of North Las Vegas, Nevada (center to center) and 123 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. As of the year 2000 census, 8,250 people lived in Hurricane.

The People and Families of Hurricane

In Hurricane, about 70% of adults are married. Hurricane is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Hurricane without hitting a preschooler.

The city is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hurricane had a median family income of $36,955. In Hurricane, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Hurricane residents donated more money ($800) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Hurricane Housing

An estimated 78% of living spaces in Hurricane are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. The housing stock in Hurricane is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Hurricane, 86% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

Hurricane strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Hurricane, UT

Comparing Hurricane to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Hurricane Almanac

Hurricane Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hurricane Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Hurricane residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hurricane, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hurricane High Schools (2004)

HURRICANE HIGH
345 W 100 S
435-635-3280
Serves 1,010 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.7

Hurricane Colleges

(List of All Utah Colleges)

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