Hurricane, UT

Hurricane, Utah

Introduction to Hurricane, Utah

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

Hurricane History

Hurricane is located in Washington County. The community was named Hurricane because of a whirlwind through which a group of surveyors had to pass, in the early 1860s. They were led by Erastus Snow, who was a Mormon leader. However, the town was first named Timpoweap, meaning Rock Canyon, by the Paiute Indians, who were the first settlers. The area is nicknamed ‘The Fruit Basket of Southern Utah’.

Hurricane and nearby Attractions

• Zion National Park Museum
• Quail Creek State Park
• Pipe Spring National Monument
• Snow Canyon State Park
• Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
• Gunlock State Park

Things To Do In Hurricane

Sky Mountain Golf Course is available for those who enjoy golf. There are numerous parks in the area such as Pipe Spring National Monument, Zion National Park, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, and Iron Mission State Park. The visitors may visit churches in the area like The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Jehovahs Witnesses Kingdom Hall, and First Southern Baptist Church. Museums like Zion National Park Museum and Desert Valley Museum provide insights into the history of the area. The Pipe Spring National Monument is a significant historic site, located nearby.

Hurricane Transportation

The McCarran International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Hurricane Higher Education

The institutions offering courses in higher education include Dixie State College of Utah, Northern Arizona University, and Southern Utah University.

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)

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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